This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (114 Across). 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: 8 squares
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M _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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MALAMUTE as a word: An ancient northern breed of dog of the husky type, particularly used as a sled dog; A member of an Inupiak people who live in western Alaska and are known for breeding malamute dogs.
MALAMUTE 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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