This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ R
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PAIR as a word: Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of; Two people in a relationship, partnership or friendship.
PAIR has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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