This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (85 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: 7 squares
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P _ _ _ _ _ _
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P _ _ _ _ _ E
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POLEAXE as a word: An ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle; (historical) A long-handled battle axe, being a combination of ax, hammer and pike.
POLEAXE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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