This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ E
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PLEBE as a word: (US, military, slang) A freshman cadet at a military academy; (historical, usually in the plural) A plebeian, a member of the lower class of Roman citizens.
PLEBE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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