This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ P
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PEEP as a word: (intransitive) To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed; To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.
PEEP has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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