Crossword clue
“___ pad”
This clue appeared as 73-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
SOSLetters3
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| MAT | 3 | 1 of 2 |
| SOS | 3 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “___ pad” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 30, 2026 as 73-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 30, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “___ pad” clue?+
The answer is SOS (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 30, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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