This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 8, 2025 (49 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 6 squares
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P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ A
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PINATA as a word: Alternative form of piñata. [A doll or other decorated container that is filled with candy and hit with a hammer or a stick by blindfolded children during bi...; Alternative form of piñata. [To hit something or someone with sticks after having filled them with candy.].
PINATA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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