This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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PALE as a word: Light in color; (of human skin) Having a pallor (a light color, especially due to sickness, shock, fright etc.).
PALE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 12, 2026.
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