This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PAW as a word: The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot; (transitive) Of an animal, to touch (something) with a paw.
PAW has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 23, 2026.
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