Crossword clue
“Ball batted up and behind the catcher, say”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
POPFOULLetters7
Starts withP
Ends withL
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Ball batted up and behind the catcher, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 22, 2025 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ball batted up and behind the catcher, say” clue?+
The answer is POPFOUL (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 22, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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