This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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