Crossword clue
“Pro gridiron officials, informally”
This clue appeared as 42-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 2, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
NFLREFSLetters7
Starts withN
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pro gridiron officials, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 2, 2026 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with N and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pro gridiron officials, informally” clue?+
The answer is NFLREFS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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