Crossword answer
POPTAB
6 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen New York Times, February 21, 2026
Letter pattern
POPTAB
Clues that lead to POPTAB
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
You might hear a hiss when it's pulled6New York TimesFeb 21, 2026
Can-opening mechanism6New York TimesSep 8, 2025
About POPTAB in crosswords
POPTAB is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “You might hear a hiss when it's pulled” in the New York Times crossword on February 21, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
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STAPESSmall strips in small bone (6)
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ARARATTurkish peak
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BEHEADDecapitate
ODESSABlack Sea port
OXYGENElement in water
Every appearance of POPTAB (2)
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Feb 21, 2026
You might hear a hiss when it's pulled · New York Times · 46 Down
Sep 8, 2025
Can-opening mechanism · New York Times · 15 Down