This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (58 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ E
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AXLE as a word: The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel; A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
AXLE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 13, 2026.
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