Crossword clue

“*Sport that uses mallets”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
POMELO
Letters6
Starts withP
Ends withO
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 23, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “*Sport that uses mallets” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 23, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “*Sport that uses mallets” clue?+

The answer is POMELO (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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