This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ T
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POST as a word: A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost; (construction) A stud; a two-by-four.
POST has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 21, 2026.
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