This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (39 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: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ Y
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PARTY as a word: (law) A person or group of people constituting one side in a legal proceeding, such as in a legal action or a contract; (dated, slang, vulgar or humorous) A person; an individual.
PARTY has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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