Crossword clue
“Ones who handle minor health problems?”
This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
PEDIATRICIANSLetters13
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels6
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ones who handle minor health problems?” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 31, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with P and ends with S, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ones who handle minor health problems?” clue?+
The answer is PEDIATRICIANS (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 31, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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