This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ N
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PIGSKIN as a word: (countable, US, slang) A football; Leather made from the skin of a pig.
PIGSKIN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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