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7 squares · NYT Crossword · July 12, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (27 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.

Answer length: 7 squares

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A _ _ _ _ _ S

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ANIMALS as a word: the tenth studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 21 January 1977, by Harvest Records and Columbia Records; "Animals" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback.

ANIMALS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.

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