This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (111 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: 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 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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