“Cry from a crib, perhaps” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MAMA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cry from a crib, perhaps”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 27, 2026, where it runs at 10 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 January 27, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 27, 2026 grid10DCuban rum cocktail6 ltrs›11DActor Guinness4 ltrs›12DLike the ones who shall inherit the earth, in Matthew 5:54 ltrs›13DHorned vipers4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 27, 2026NYT Crossword10 Across••••MAMAJan 27, 2026NYT Crossword56 Down••••PAPAOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••MAMA4 ltrs
••••PAPA4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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