This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 (37 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: 8 squares
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W _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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WHIPPETS as a word: A dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing; (slang) A cartridge of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), used as a recreational inhalant drug.
WHIPPETS 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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