This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (117 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
Show the answer
About the answer
PELE as a word: (Hawaiian mythology) The Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanos; A female given name from Hawaiian.
PELE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Pupil's surroundings (113 Across)
- Like toms and drakes (114 Across)
- State as fact (115 Across)
- U-Haul alternative (116 Across)
- SoCal sch. (118 Across)
- Pink part of a Mr. Potato Head set (119 Across)
- Caption below the first of two photos (1 Down)
- Opposite of exodus (2 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers