This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
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W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ P
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WHIP as a word: A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create ...; The same instrument used to strike a person or animal for corporal punishment or torture.
WHIP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 25, 2026.
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