What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Apt rhyme for "pads"" from January 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Apt rhyme for "pads"”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ADDS

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Apt rhyme for "pads"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 23, 2026 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Apt rhyme for "pads"” clue?+

The answer is ADDS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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