This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026 (20 Across). 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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PAN as a word: A surname; (Greek mythology) Greek god of nature, often visualized as half goat and half man playing pipes. His Roman counterpart is Faunus.
PAN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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