Crossword clue

“Old black-and-white police autos, to Brits”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
PANDACARS
Letters9
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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May 23, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Old black-and-white police autos, to Brits” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 9-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 “Old black-and-white police autos, to Brits” clue?+

The answer is PANDACARS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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