This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (23 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: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ X
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About the answer
PRETAX as a word: Before the payment of taxes; To tax before the action being taxed occurs.
PRETAX 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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