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“___ pad” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jul 30, 202673 Across3 letters
Answer
S
O
S
•••SOS
3 letters · 73 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ pad”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 30, 2026, where it runs at 73 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 30, 2026.

Crossing entries

Jul 30, 2026 grid
43DMinecraft and World of Warcraft7 ltrs›44D"If we're lucky!"7 ltrs›45DRhyming name for a certain group of friends7 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 25, 2026NYT Crossword64 Across•••MATJul 30, 2026NYT Crossword73 Across•••SOS

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
•••SOS3 ltrs
•••MAT3 ltrs
•••••••CUSHION7 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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