This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026 (30 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: 3 squares
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PER as a word: (rare, nonstandard) Belonging to per, their (singular). Gender-neutral third-person singular possessive adjective, coordinate with gendered his and her; (stock market) Initialism of price-earnings ratio. [(finance) The ratio of share price to earnings per share used as an indication of the relative value of t....
PER has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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