This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ L
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PETAL as a word: (botany) One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate part...; Term of endearment.
PETAL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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