This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ S
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PRES as a word: President (used as a title written before a president's name); (law) Abbreviation of preserve. [A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.].
PRES has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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