“Part of a Grim Reaper costume” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COWL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Part of a Grim Reaper costume”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 7, 2026, where it runs at 27 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.