This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (68 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ N
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About the answer
PERSON as a word: An individual who has been granted personhood; usually a human being; Any sapient or socially intelligent being.
PERSON has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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