P.R. piece?

PUERTO

"Here’s a helpful hint for the clue "P.R. piece?": "Initial part of a Caribbean territory's name." This hint guides the solver toward thinking about the abbreviation "P.R." and its expanded form, while subtly suggesting they focus on the beginning portion of the name. It avoids giving away the answer directly but makes the connection clearer than the original clue."

The clue "P.R. piece?" leads to the answer "PUERTO" through the following wordplay: "P.R." is the abbreviation for Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory in the Caribbean. "Piece" suggests a part or portion of the name.