This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ S
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MUTTS as a word: A mongrel dog (or sometimes cat); an animal of mixed breed or uncertain origin; (usually derogatory or humorous) A person of mixed racial or ethnic ancestry.
MUTTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
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