This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2025 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ O
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About the answer
ALPO as a word: an American brand of dog food marketed and manufactured by the Nestlé Purina PetCare subsidiary of Nestlé.
ALPO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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