This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ R
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About the answer
POWER as a word: The ability to do or undergo something; (social) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
POWER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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