Crossword clue

“MA and MS, but not BA and BS”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
POSTALCODES
Letters11
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 23, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “MA and MS, but not BA and BS” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 23, 2025 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “MA and MS, but not BA and BS” clue?+

The answer is POSTALCODES (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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