“Rarely visited places on earth” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.POLES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rarely visited places on earth”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 22, 2025, where it runs at 33 Across 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.