This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (35 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: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PUP as a word: A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, bat or shark, or the young of certain other animals; A young, inexperienced person.
PUP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 22, 2026.
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