Crossword clue
“Plumber's tool ... or a pull-and-release rod in a 25-Across machine”
This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
PLUNGERLetters7
Starts withP
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Plumber's tool ... or a pull-and-release rod in a 25-Across machine” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on July 29, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Plumber's tool ... or a pull-and-release rod in a 25-Across machine” clue?+
The answer is PLUNGER (7 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of July 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
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