This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ E
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PRUNE as a word: (transitive, horticulture) To remove excess material from a tree or shrub; to trim, especially to make more healthy or productive; (transitive, figuratively) To cut down or shorten (by the removal of unnecessary material).
PRUNE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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