This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ S
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WIRES as a word: (uncountable) Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die; A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
WIRES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 31, 2026.
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