This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ T
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PLOT as a word: (narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means; An area or land used for building on or planting on.
PLOT has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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