“Walks softly” crossword clue
Answer
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••••PADS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PADS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Walks softly”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2025, where it runs at 1 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
May 9, 2025 grid1DFragrant rice dish5 ltrs›2DDay and night10 ltrs›3D"Must I spell it out further?"10 ltrs›4DTurf3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••PADS4 ltrs
•••••••TIPTOES7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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