This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (65 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 _ _ _ Y
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PERRY as a word: A fermented alcoholic beverage made from pears; somewhat analogous to cider; A unisex given name.
PERRY 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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