This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PEP as a word: (informal) Energy, high spirits; (informal, transitive) To inject with energy and enthusiasm.
PEP has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 30, 2026.
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