Crossword clue
“___ pad”
This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
CRASHLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withH
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| CRASH | 5 | 1 of 3 |
| MAT | 3 | 1 of 3 |
| SOS | 3 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “___ pad” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 14, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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More clues from this puzzle
1ALeaves with a pungent taste in one's mouth?4 letters5AArtist's pad, perhaps4 letters14ACountry that celebrates Stork Day on March 25 to honor the return of its national bird9 letters16AIt follows that5 letters17AOrchestrator's work9 letters18AHot potato or cold fish, e.g.5 letters19AS-shaped hanger8 letters20ASaps6 letters
FAQ
What is the answer to the “___ pad” clue?+
The answer is CRASH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on November 14, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for November 14, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.