This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
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P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ S
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PADS as a word: (fandom slang, neologism) Initialism of post-Avatar depression syndrome (“a feeling of depression brought upon by watching the 2009 epic science fiction film....
PADS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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