This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 10 squares
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SPIROGRAPH
About the answer
SPIROGRAPH as a word: (medicine) an instrument for measuring and recording the depth and rapidity of breathing movements; A geometric drawing toy consisting of a set of plastic gears and toothed rings.
SPIROGRAPH 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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