This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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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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