“"Mama" of the Mamas & the Papas” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CASS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Mama" of the Mamas & the Papas”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 26, 2025, where it runs at 1 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 March 26, 2025.