This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026 (57 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PET as a word: An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use; (by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects (pet rock, pet plant, etc.).
PET has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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