This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 3, 2025 (26 Across). 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.
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Answer length: 8 squares
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ALLEYCAT as a word: Alternative form of alley cat. [An urban feral cat.]; Alternative form of alley cat. [(slang, intransitive) Synonym of cat around (“engage in sex with various partners”).].
ALLEYCAT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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