This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (14 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ E
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PHONE as a word: A device for transmitting conversations and other sounds in real time across distances, now often a small portable unit also capable of running software etc; (ambitransitive) To call (someone) using a telephone.
PHONE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 14, 2026.
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