This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 16, 2025 (57 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ O
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About the answer
PETRO as a word: A transliteration of the Carpathian Rusyn, Pannonian Rusyn, or Ukrainian male given name Петро (Petro), equivalent to Peter; A surname.
PETRO 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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