This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ A
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PETA as a word: (chiefly UK, Australia) A female given name from Ancient Greek; Alternative letter-case form of PETA.
PETA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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