This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (55 Down). 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 _ _ S
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PENS as a word: (ice hockey) Abbreviation of Pittsburgh Penguins.
PENS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 25, 2026.
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