This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 10, 2025 (61 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 7 squares
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P _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ S
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PISTOLS as a word: (loosely) A handgun; (precise) The type of handgun with the chamber integral with the barrel.
PISTOLS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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