This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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PLY as a word: A layer of material; A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up rope or yarn.
PLY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 12, 2026.
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