This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ W
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PLOW as a word: (American spelling) Alternative spelling of plough. [(agriculture) A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.]; (American spelling) Alternative spelling of plough. [(transitive) To use a plough on soil to prepare for planting.].
PLOW has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 24, 2026.
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