“Santa ___” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Aug 24, 202597 Down5 letters
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•••••CLAUS
5 letters · 97 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CLAUS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Santa ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 24, 2025, where it runs at 97 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 24, 2025.

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Aug 24, 2025 grid

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Other answers for this clue

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•••••CLAUS5 ltrs
••••••MONICA6 ltrs

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

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