Crossword clue
“*Second letter addendum, for short”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
POMPOMSLetters7
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “*Second letter addendum, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 22, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “*Second letter addendum, for short” clue?+
The answer is POMPOMS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 22, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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