What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pompadour or pigtails" from September 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Pompadour or pigtails”

This clue appeared as 56-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

HAIRDO

Letters6

Starts withH

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Pompadour or pigtails” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 8, 2026 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with O, 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 “Pompadour or pigtails” clue?+

The answer is HAIRDO (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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