What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Mere pittance" from March 30, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Mere pittance”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PENNY

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 30, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mere pittance” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 30, 2025 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mere pittance” clue?+

The answer is PENNY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 30, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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