This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ N
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PYLON as a word: (electricity) A tower-like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high-voltage electricity cables; (architecture) A tall steel or concrete tower from which cables are strung.
PYLON has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 5, 2026.
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