NYT Mini · 1-Across · 4 letters
Peering pair NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 1, 2026
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Name the four-letter pair used for sight.
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Answer
How the trick resolves
EYES fits because a person peers with a pair of eyes. The alliterative two-word clue describes both their number and their action.
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“Pair” requires a plural answer, while “Peering” identifies the organs doing the looking.
The answer in plain English
Eyes are the paired organs of sight used to look closely or peer.
Where this clue appeared
1-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for September 1, 2026.
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