This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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POTHEADS as a word: (slang, derogatory) A person who smokes cannabis frequently, or to excess; (slang, derogatory, obsolete) A stupid individual; a fool.
POTHEADS 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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