This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 7 squares
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P _ _ _ _ _ T
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PACKRAT as a word: (colloquial, ambitransitive) To hoard things; Alternative form of pack rat. [Any of several small North American rodents, of the genus Neotoma, that have bushy tails.].
PACKRAT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 27, 2026.
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