This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (44 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
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ L
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PANEL as a word: A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example; A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.
PANEL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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