This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ S
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PROWLS as a word: (ambitransitive) To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty; (intransitive) To idle; to go about aimlessly.
PROWLS 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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