This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026 (47 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PIN as a word: A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening; A small nail with a head and a sharp point.
PIN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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