This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 (66 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: 4 squares
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AXLE as a word: The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel; A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
AXLE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 13, 2026.
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