Crossword clue
“Smurf who is more than 500 years old”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
PAPALetters4
Starts withP
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Smurf who is more than 500 years old” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 29, 2026 as 18-Across. 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 “Smurf who is more than 500 years old” clue?+
The answer is PAPA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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