This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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PIE as a word: A type of pastry that consists of an outer crust and a filling. (Savory pies are more popular in the UK and sweet pies are more popular in the US, so "pie" w...; Any of various other, non-pastry dishes that maintain the general concept of a shell with a filling.
PIE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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