“Idly pluck, as a banjo” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THRUM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Idly pluck, as a banjo”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 1, 2026, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.