Like the pope's guards Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Like the pope's guards” from the New York Times crossword of December 26, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, DECEMBER 26, 2025
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SWISS is the answer to “Like the pope's guards”. It means a cotton fabric.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A cotton fabric.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: WSISS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Like fondue, traditionally”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Like the pope's guards”?
SWISS, 5 letters: a cotton fabric.
When was “Like the pope's guards” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of December 26, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.