This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (45 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: 3 squares
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PAX as a word: (history) Any of several notable periods of peace in human history, particularly owing to unquestionable hegemony on the model of the Pax Romana; (informal, usually in the plural) A passenger; passengers.
PAX 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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