This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (59 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ A
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PITA as a word: A piece of pita bread; a flatbread pouch used for making sandwiches such as gyros or falafels; A fiber obtained from the Agave americana and related species, used for making cordage and paper.
PITA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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