This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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COW as a word: (strictly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved; (loosely or informal) Any member of the species Bos taurus that is not of a bucking breed or fighting breed, regardless of sex or age, including steers and c....
COW has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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