This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (37 Down). 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: 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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