“Smurf elder” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PAPA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Smurf elder”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 7, 2026, where it runs at 53 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 7, 2026 grid37DTravel option that serves 46 states6 ltrs›44DBiblical collection of 150 poems6 ltrs›50DEquivalent of a 1.3 G.P.A., say5 ltrs›54DSmall bouquet4 ltrs›
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