This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (61 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
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ L
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POLL as a word: A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion; A formal vote held in order to ascertain the most popular choice.
POLL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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