This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ S
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PLEBS as a word: The common people, especially (derogatory) the mob; (historical) The plebeian class of Ancient Rome.
PLEBS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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