This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 11, 2025 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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POPEMOBILE
About the answer
POPEMOBILE as a word: (informal) Any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope through crowds safely while allowing an open view; Alternative form of Popemobile. [(informal) Any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope through crowds safely while allow....
POPEMOBILE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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