This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PAD as a word: A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on; A cushion used as a saddle without a tree or frame.
PAD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 14, 2026.
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