This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026 (20 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: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ S
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PIES as a word: (Australian rules football, informal) the Collingwood Football Club.
PIES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 22, 2026.
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