What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bear with a hard bed and hot porridge" from June 2, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Bear with a hard bed and hot porridge”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 2, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PAPA

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Bear with a hard bed and hot porridge” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 2, 2025 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bear with a hard bed and hot porridge” clue?+

The answer is PAPA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 2, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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