“Buds” crossword clue
Answer
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••••PALS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PALS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Buds”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 7, 2025, where it runs at 23 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 7, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 7, 2025 grid11DProve9 ltrs›13DOil, slangily8 ltrs›21DAid in keeping rain away from walls5 ltrs›23DBenefit4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Dec 28, 2025NYT Crossword61 Across••••PALSFeb 7, 2025NYT Crossword23 Across••••PALSBack to the full Feb 7, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.