“Cause of puddles in early spring, say” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THAW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cause of puddles in early spring, say”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 26, 2025, where it runs at 84 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.