This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ M
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PERM as a word: To give hair a perm, using heat, chemicals etc; (informal) A permutation.
PERM has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 1, 2026.
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