This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 31, 2026 (22 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: 8 squares
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P _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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P _ _ _ _ _ _ L
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PONYTAIL as a word: A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a single "tail" which hangs down behind the head; (transitive) To form (the hair) into a ponytail.
PONYTAIL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 31, 2026.
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