Peering pair

Latest answer — September 01, 2026

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Clue explained

EYES are the paired organs used for seeing, so they form a “peering pair.” The plural noun matches “pair.”

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Definition
A close-up view of a pair of human eyes.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 01, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Peering pair
  2. 5"Hugs and kisses" sign-off
  3. 6Support, as for a corporate plan
  4. 7Words exchanged at the wedding altar
  5. 8Email sign-off

Down

  1. 1Give off strongly
  2. 2Toys on strings
  3. 3Be in the world
  4. 4Prince Archie, to Harry and Meghan
  5. 6Neckwear for a baby

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Peering pair — Answer: EYES. Hint: These paired organs help you peer 👀
  2. 5. "Hugs and kisses" sign-off — Answer: XOXO. Hint: A warm sign-off made of kisses and hugs 💌
  3. 6. Support, as for a corporate plan — Answer: BUYIN. Hint: It means securing broad organizational backing for a proposal 🤝
  4. 7. Words exchanged at the wedding altar — Answer: IDOS. Hint: These are the promises a couple makes during the ceremony 💍
  5. 8. Email sign-off — Answer: BEST. Hint: A friendly way to close a message before your name ✉️

Down

  1. 1. Give off strongly — Answer: EXUDE. Hint: To release a scent, feeling, or quality noticeably 🌸
  2. 2. Toys on strings — Answer: YOYOS. Hint: These classic spinning toys travel up and down a cord in your hand. 🪀
  3. 3. Be in the world — Answer: EXIST. Hint: To have reality or presence 🌍
  4. 4. Prince Archie, to Harry and Meghan — Answer: SON. Hint: He is their male child 👶
  5. 6. Neckwear for a baby — Answer: BIB. Hint: A handy cloth shield for catching mealtime messes 🍼

The answer to “Peering pair” in the New York Times Mini crossword is EYES — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 1, 2026 at 1-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Peering pair” answer

EYES (4 letters)

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What does EYES mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of EYES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • look at closely or with interest

When else has “Peering pair” appeared?

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September 1, 2026 (most recent) → EYES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Peering pair”?

The answer is EYES, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Peering pair”?

4 letters: EYES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 1, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “Peering pair” have a different answer?

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