This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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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