Crossword clue

“Pontiff's emblem with three horizontal bars”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

PAPALCROSS

Letters10

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 16, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pontiff's emblem with three horizontal bars” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 16, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, 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 “Pontiff's emblem with three horizontal bars” clue?+

The answer is PAPALCROSS (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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