This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ L
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PEDAL as a word: A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano; (intransitive) To operate a bicycle.
PEDAL 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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