“Apt name of 12 popes” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PIUS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Apt name of 12 popes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 11, 2026, where it runs at 33 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 11, 2026 grid32AGame on some kids' menus11 ltrs›37AItem in a numismatist's collection4 ltrs›42APatient watchers6 ltrs›53ADebaters who use deceptive arguments6 ltrs›
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Jan 11, 20261ATennis superstar Nadal, familiarly4 ltrs›5A"Wicked" director Jon M. ___3 ltrs›8AUnspecified degree3 ltrs›11APack (down)4 ltrs›15A"Sign me up!"4 ltrs›16ABygone carrier that had a fleet of "Clippers"5 ltrs›19AReally like5 ltrs›21AWoodwind related to the cor anglais4 ltrs›
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