This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 27, 2025 (48 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: 4 squares
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W _ _ _
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W _ _ F
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WOLF as a word: (countable) Canis lupus; the largest wild member of the canine subfamily; Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.
WOLF has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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