Chaps

Latest answer — January 31, 2026

53 Down

These are adult males. 👨

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Across

  1. 1Grappling is used in this
  2. 12Ones who handle minor health problems?
  3. 14Dessert introduced to the U.S. in the 1780s, after Thomas Jefferson discovered it in France
  4. 16Like someone in pointe shoes, maybe
  5. 17___-di-dah
  6. 18Say "hey," slangily
  7. 19They're at the tops of some ladders, informally
  8. 20Offering that's fresh off the press?
  9. 22Pyroclastic material
  10. 23Sheet music abbr.
  11. 24Deliberate
  12. 26Sex Pistols song disparaging the band's former label
  13. 27Foundation of music?
  14. 29Fun activity for a summer day
  15. 31Dice rolls from Jail to Free Parking, in Monopoly
  16. 32Serving of meat loaf, maybe
  17. 33Evil spirits
  18. 36Accumulates
  19. 40"Silly me!"
  20. 41Barely gets (by)
  21. 43Org. associated with the Wanamaker Trophy
  22. 44Menu bar option
  23. 46Tennis legend who won the French Open when she was just 16
  24. 47Season
  25. 48Protection, as from an organization
  26. 50Jaguar, e.g.
  27. 51To whom you might say "I wish ..."
  28. 52Southern California site whose 1909 opening was accompanied by a visit from the U.S.S. Albany
  29. 55Attraction at the 52-Across
  30. 56Old man?

Down

  1. 1Guides
  2. 2"Peace out!"
  3. 3Perturb
  4. 4Chess legend Mikhail ___
  5. 5Bolognese, Parmesan, etc.
  6. 6Daughter of King Minos, in myth
  7. 7Tree growth indicative of good air quality
  8. 8Part of a great deal?
  9. 9Opulent
  10. 10Tubers from which a gluten-free type of flour is derived
  11. 11Herman ___, Dutch ophthalmologist known for his visual acuity testing
  12. 12Cafe chain
  13. 13Major product of Milan
  14. 14English lesson subject, for short
  15. 15"Science is ___ that works": Kurt Vonnegut
  16. 20Training courses
  17. 21Yes and no, say
  18. 24Common folk
  19. 25Rings
  20. 28Apt name for a chef
  21. 30Compound in some sleep aids, familiarly
  22. 32Largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area
  23. 33What do you have in mind?
  24. 34"Sorry, honey"
  25. 35French bun
  26. 36Parity
  27. 37Variety of dog associated with King Charles
  28. 38More unpleasant
  29. 39___ Noster (the Lord's Prayer)
  30. 42Capture, in a way
  31. 45Mr. or Mrs.
  32. 47Bodily partitions
  33. 49Room in an adobe
  34. 51Long cut
  35. 53Chaps
  36. 54One of three in the Horatio Henry Couldery painting "Curiosity"

The answer to “Chaps” in the New York Times crossword is MEN — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 31, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 53-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include GENTS, and LADS. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Chaps” answer

MEN (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as GENTS, LADS

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Why the answer is MEN

These are adult males. 👨

What does MEN mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of MEN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • an adult male human being
  • a human being of either sex; a person
  • a group or person in a position of authority over others, such as a corporate employer or the police

Other answers for “Chaps”

New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides MEN, it has also been GENTS, and LADS. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Chaps”?

The answer is MEN, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 31, 2026. Other answers for this clue include GENTS, and LADS.

How many letters is the answer to “Chaps”?

3 letters: MEN. Earlier fills for this clue have also been GENTS (5), LADS (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on January 31, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 53-Down. Earlier appearances: January 29, 2026 → GENTS; August 28, 2025 → LADS.

Can “Chaps” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides MEN, New York Times has also used GENTS, and LADS for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for January 31, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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