This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PAR as a word: (golf, mostly uncountable) The allotted number of strokes to reach the hole; (golf, countable) A hole in which a player achieves par.
PAR has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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