This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ S
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PITS as a word: A hole in the ground; (motor racing) An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.
PITS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 30, 2026.
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