This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ S
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About the answer
POLES as a word: Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes; A construction by which an animal is harnessed to a carriage.
POLES has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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