This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ A
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PAPA as a word: (often childish) Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father; (informal) A pet name for one's grandfather.
PAPA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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