This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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PELE as a word: (Hawaiian mythology) The Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanos; A female given name from Hawaiian.
PELE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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