“Ballet bend” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PLIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ballet bend”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 22, 2026, where it runs at 80 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 22, 2026.