This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ L
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PEDAL as a word: A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano; (intransitive) To operate a bicycle.
PEDAL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 28, 2026.
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