“Poles tossed in a Highland competition” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CABERS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Poles tossed in a Highland competition”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 29, 2026, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.