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3 squares · NYT Crossword · March 23, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.

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Answer length: 3 squares

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PIT as a word: A hole in the ground; (motor racing) An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.

PIT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.

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