This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (22 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
First letter
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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