Crossword clue

“*Pad in a makeup kit”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 8, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
POWDERPUFF
Letters10
Starts withP
Ends withF
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 8, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “*Pad in a makeup kit” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 8, 2025 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with P and ends with F, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “*Pad in a makeup kit” clue?+

The answer is POWDERPUFF (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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