This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ G
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PLUG as a word: (electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one; (loosely) An electric socket: wall plug.
PLUG 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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