Crossword answer
PAPABEARS
9 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 1 appearances · Last seen New York Times, February 17, 2026
Letter pattern
PAPABEARS
Clues that lead to PAPABEARS
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Tough-but-loving fathers, informally9New York TimesFeb 17, 2026
About PAPABEARS in crosswords
PAPABEARS is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 1 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Tough-but-loving fathers, informally” in the New York Times crossword on February 17, 2026.
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Every appearance of PAPABEARS (1)
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Feb 17, 2026
Tough-but-loving fathers, informally · New York Times · 35 Down