This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ N
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PECAN as a word: A smooth, thin-shelled, edible oval nut of this tree; A half of the edible portion of the inside of this nut.
PECAN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 26, 2026.
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