This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (116 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CAT as a word: Terms relating to animals; (countable) A mammal of the family Felidae.
CAT has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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