“Pia ___ (brain covering)” crossword clue
Answer
M
A
T
E
R
•••••MATER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MATER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pia ___ (brain covering)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 19, 2026, where it runs at 88 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 19, 2026 grid45DClassic Italian appetizer10 ltrs›67DThey're at the ends of some rainbows6 ltrs›79DSam Elliott's role in "The Big Lebowski"8 ltrs›83D"___ never fly"4 ltrs›84DAsking for a human's attention, perhaps7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 19, 20261ATeacher's summons5 ltrs›11ABench press muscle, for short3 ltrs›18A___ Basin (D.C. attraction)5 ltrs›19AProgeny5 ltrs›20ADidn't turn away9 ltrs›22ATexas A&M athlete5 ltrs›23APrefix with media5 ltrs›24APerson providing a sworn account9 ltrs›
Back to the full Jul 19, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.