This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 11, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PIN as a word: A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening; A small nail with a head and a sharp point.
PIN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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