This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ M
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PALM as a word: The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers; Any of various evergreen trees from the family Palmae or Arecaceae, which are mainly found in the tropics.
PALM has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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