“Prefix with pad or port” crossword clue
Answer
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••••HELI
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HELI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Prefix with pad or port”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 3, 2026, where it runs at 27 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 3, 2026 grid27ABlackjack player's request5 ltrs›31AParent's curt response to a kid's "But why?"7 ltrs›34AUnaccompanied4 ltrs›38ASign near a freshly applied coat8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 3, 20261ADaytona 500 org.6 ltrs›7ACloth shopping bags5 ltrs›12AAdvanced to the next round of musical chairs, say3 ltrs›15A"Their exact words were …"6 ltrs›16AToy company behind Frisbees and Hula Hoops5 ltrs›17A"Sex and the City" network3 ltrs›18ANarrow, focused perspective12 ltrs›20A"___ for one and one for ___!"3 ltrs›
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