This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ A
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PUMA as a word: A mountain lion or cougar (Puma concolor); (by extension) Any feline belonging to the genus Puma.
PUMA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 1, 2026.
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