This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026 (16 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: 4 squares
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P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ P
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PUMP as a word: A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas; An instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping.
PUMP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 3, 2026.
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