This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 26, 2026 (1 Down). 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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PAR as a word: (golf, mostly uncountable) The allotted number of strokes to reach the hole; (golf, countable) A hole in which a player achieves par.
PAR has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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