This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026 (12 Down). 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 _ _ L
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PILL as a word: (broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication; (strictly) Such an object that is of solid constitution (usually of compressed, bonded powder) rather than a capsule (with a shell containing loose powder or....
PILL 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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