What is the answer to "Apt name of 12 popes" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Apt name of 12 popes" is PIUS (4 letters).

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Apt name of 12 popes NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the January 11, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

PIUS

4 letters · Down · last seen January 11, 2026