Per ___
Latest answer — September 25, 2026
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Clue explained
DIEM completes the Latin phrase PER DIEM, meaning “per day,” often referring to a daily allowance or rate. The clue supplies the first word and asks for the missing second word.
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NYT Crossword
This clue's Friday, September 25, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Per ___” in the New York Times crossword is DIEM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 25, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 32-Down, and it has also run on 2 earlier dates with the same answer. 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.
“Per ___” answer
DIEM (4 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is DIEM.
When else has “Per ___” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
- September 25, 2026 (most recent) → DIEM
- August 29, 2025 → DIEM
- August 10, 2025 → DIEM
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Per ___”?
The answer is DIEM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Per ___”?
4 letters: DIEM.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 25, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 32-Down. Earlier appearances: August 29, 2025 → DIEM; August 10, 2025 → DIEM.
Can “Per ___” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for September 25, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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