This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (30 Down) and the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, May 6, 2026, 30 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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About the answer
PETE as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Peter; (slang) A Peterbilt truck.
PETE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
Mini Crossword, October 28, 2025, 8 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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