This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (78 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: 10 squares (one square holds more than one letter)
First letter
P followed by 9 more squares
First and last letters
P followed by 9 more squares
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PORCUPINEFISH
About the answer
PORCUPINEFISH as a word: blowfish.
PORCUPINEFISH 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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