This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (54 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 _ _ H
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PITH as a word: (figurative) The central or innermost part of something; the core, the heart; (figurative) The essential or vital part of something; the essence.
PITH has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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