Crossword answer
NUBS
4 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen New York Times, March 8, 2026
Letter pattern
NUBS
Clues that lead to NUBS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Used-up crayons4New York TimesMar 8, 2026
Worn-down pencils4Eugene ShefferMar 19, 2024
About NUBS in crosswords
NUBS is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Used-up crayons” in the New York Times crossword on March 8, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
REINBridle strap
DEER"Do, a ___, a female ___"
AMESIowa college town
CEDEYield
VANEWind instrument?
TOTESchlep
DOURSullen
TATAParting comment
DONTTerse caution
DESIMember of the South Asian diaspora
UCLANCAA's Bruins
YURTMongolian dwelling
BARB___ wire (sharp type of fencing wire)
VIEWPersonal opinion
Every appearance of NUBS (6)
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Mar 8, 2026
Used-up crayons · New York Times · 119 Across
Mar 19, 2024
Worn-down pencils · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Down
Aug 3, 2022
Worn-down pencils · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across
Jul 16, 2021
Worn-down pencils · Daily Themed · 39 Down
May 22, 2021
Worn-down pencils · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Across
May 3, 2021
Worn-down pencils · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Down