This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (113 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ K
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PEEK as a word: A quick glance or look; (intransitive) To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep.
PEEK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 4, 2026.
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