This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (58 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ M
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POEM as a word: A literary piece written in verse; A piece of writing in the tradition of poetry, an instance of poetry.
POEM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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