Crossword answer
PAPAS
5 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 12 appearances · Last seen Wall Street Journal, August 28, 2026
Letter pattern
PAPAS
Clues that lead to PAPAS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
John and Denny, in a 1960s rock foursome5Wall Street JournalAug 28, 2026
Mamas’ mates5Thomas JosephJul 3, 2026
The Mamas & the ___ ("Monday, Monday" band)5Daily ThemedJun 17, 2026
Nicknames for dads5NewsdayMay 4, 2026
Father figures5Eugene ShefferMar 10, 2026
Family men5NewsdayAug 17, 2025
Masculine parents, informally5NewsdayJan 20, 2025
About PAPAS in crosswords
PAPAS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 12 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “John and Denny, in a 1960s rock foursome” in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 28, 2026.
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Every appearance of PAPAS (12)
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Aug 28, 2026
John and Denny, in a 1960s rock foursome · Wall Street Journal · 38 Down
Jul 3, 2026
Mamas’ mates · Thomas Joseph · 5 Down
Jun 17, 2026
The Mamas & the ___ ("Monday, Monday" band) · Daily Themed · 41 Across
May 4, 2026
Nicknames for dads · Newsday · Down
Mar 10, 2026
Father figures · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Across
Aug 17, 2025
Family men · Newsday · Down
May 31, 2025
Mamas’ mates · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
Jan 20, 2025
Masculine parents, informally · Newsday · Across
Apr 6, 2024
Mamas’ mates · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Across
Apr 7, 2023
Mamas’ mates · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
Jan 26, 2022
Mamas’ mates · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Down
Nov 4, 2020
Mamas’ mates · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Across