This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ S
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PAWS as a word: (Philippines) Acronym of Philippine Animal Welfare Society; Acronym of pervasive arousal withdrawal syndrome. [Synonym of pervasive refusal syndrome.].
PAWS 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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