Fairy tale character with a hard bed NYT Crossword Clue
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NYT Crossword December 31 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 8-letter answer for "Fairy tale character with a hard bed" is PAPABEAR.
The clue refers to the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, where Papa Bear's bed is described as too hard. This is a classic fairy tale detail that identifies Papa Bear as the character with the hard bed.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 31, 2025.
Papa Bear is a character from the fairy tale 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears,' known as the father bear.
Q: What is Dad's nickname when he's investing like a pessimist? A: ___ (groan)
The answer to “Fairy tale character with a hard bed” in the New York Times puzzle December 31 2025 is PAPABEAR. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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