Crossword clue
“Makes do for a while?”
This clue appeared as 50-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PERMSLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Makes do for a while?” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 16, 2026 as 50-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P 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 “Makes do for a while?” clue?+
The answer is PERMS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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