This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ T
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PEAT as a word: Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel; (obsolete) A pet, a darling; a woman.
PEAT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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