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Muscle used in a dumbbell bench press, informally (crossword clue)

3 squares · NYT Crossword · November 2, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (64 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.

Answer length: 3 squares

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PEC as a word: (colloquial, usually in the plural) The pectoralis major muscle; (UK, slang, obsolete, Eton College) Money.

PEC has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 10, 2026.

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