This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S
Show the answer
About the answer
PAPABEARS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 17, 2026.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Fill fully (27 Down)
- "Uh-uh" (28 Down)
- Material for a roof repair (29 Down)
- Mars, but not Earth (33 Down)
- "Don't be so weird!" (36 Down)
- Equipped with footwear (37 Down)
- Sandwiches often on toasted bread (39 Down)
- Proof-ending inits. (40 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers