This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (53 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ E
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About the answer
PETITE as a word: (especially of a woman) Fairly short and of slim build; (clothing) Of small size; intended for small-framed adult women.
PETITE 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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