“Ball batted up and behind the catcher, say” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.POPFOUL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ball batted up and behind the catcher, say”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 22, 2025, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.