This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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