This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (20 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 _ _ _ I
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PETRI as a word: A surname from German; (informal, microbiology) Ellipsis of petri dish.
PETRI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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