This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 24, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 6 squares
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P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ S
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PYLONS as a word: (electricity) A tower-like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high-voltage electricity cables; (architecture) A tall steel or concrete tower from which cables are strung.
PYLONS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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