This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, January 1, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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DOG as a word: A mammal of the family Canidae:; The species Canis familiaris (sometimes designated Canis lupus familiaris), domesticated for thousands of years and of highly variable appearance because of ....
DOG has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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