This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ M
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POMPOM as a word: A decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric, tinsel, plastic, or paper streamers bound at the center, most notably held, waved, and shaken in cheerleading; A small, fluffy ball made of soft fabric, used in arts and crafts or as colorful elements in clothing or accessories.
POMPOM 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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