This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (5 Across). 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 _ _ _ H
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PITCH as a word: A sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees; sap; A dark, extremely viscous material still remaining after distilling crude oil and tar.
PITCH has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 13, 2026.
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