This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ S
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About the answer
POPS as a word: Father, dad; (by extension) A man old enough to be the speaker's father.
POPS 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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