This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 7, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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PIT as a word: A hole in the ground; (motor racing) An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.
PIT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
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