This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ S
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WIRES as a word: (uncountable) Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die; A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
WIRES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 31, 2026.
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