Crossword clue
“Cowboy's friend, informally”
This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
PARDLetters4
Starts withP
Ends withD
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Cowboy's friend, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 18, 2026 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with D.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Cowboy's friend, informally” clue?+
The answer is PARD (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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