“Chaps” crossword clue
Answer
L
A
D
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••••LADS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LADS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Chaps”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 28, 2025, where it runs at 34 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 28, 2025.
Crossing entries
Aug 28, 2025 grid24DTake it easy4 ltrs›30DThe Batcave, for one4 ltrs›35DBasis for how you're wired, so to speak3 ltrs›36DBit of camp entertainment4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 31, 2026NYT Crossword53 Down•••MENJan 29, 2026NYT Crossword22 Down•••••GENTSAug 28, 2025NYT Crossword34 Across••••LADSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••LADS4 ltrs
•••MEN3 ltrs
•••••GENTS5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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