This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (20 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 _ _ E
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About the answer
PURE as a word: Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied; Free of foreign material or pollutants.
PURE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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