This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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POLE 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.
POLE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 6, 2026.
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