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“Mate” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Dec 4, 202521 Across3 letters
Answer
P
A
L
•••PAL
3 letters · 21 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mate”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 4, 2025, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 December 4, 2025.

Crossing entries

Dec 4, 2025 grid
6DEvil one5 ltrs›7DFlexible5 ltrs›18DCosmetics alternative to Essie3 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 17, 2026NYT Crossword9 Down•••PALDec 4, 2025NYT Crossword21 Across•••PAL

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
•••PAL3 ltrs
••••••FRIEND6 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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