This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (20 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ A
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PITA as a word: A piece of pita bread; a flatbread pouch used for making sandwiches such as gyros or falafels; A fiber obtained from the Agave americana and related species, used for making cordage and paper.
PITA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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