This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ G
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PING as a word: (networking) A packet which a remote host is expected to echo, thus indicating its presence; (networking) Latency.
PING has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 20, 2026.
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