What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Brief bathroom breaks, slangily" from July 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Brief bathroom breaks, slangily”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

PITSTOPS

Letters8

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 22, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Brief bathroom breaks, slangily” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 22, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Brief bathroom breaks, slangily” clue?+

The answer is PITSTOPS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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