This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (17 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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POLE as a word: Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes; A construction by which an animal is harnessed to a carriage.
POLE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 6, 2026.
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