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Word on either side of "___-eat-___" – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Word on either side of "___-eat-___"” is DOG (3 letters). Most recently DOG, in the NYT Mini on January 1, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| DOG | 3 | D__ |
What DOG means
- nouna member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
- verbgo after with the intent to catch
- nouna dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | NYT Mini 1A | DOG |
Other clues for DOG
- Buddy in the movie "Air Bud," e.g.
- Bo Obama, for example
- Bo Obama, for one
- "Be the person your ___ thinks you are"
- "Student" in an obedience school
- Animal that sweats through its paws
- "On the Internet, nobody knows you're a ___" (punchline of a classic New Yorker cartoon)
- With 3-Down, way of measuring a pup's age
- One who's trying to make fetch happen?
- Goldendoodle, e.g.
- Palm ___, award for Best Canine Performance during the Cannes Film Festival (seriously!)
- Work like a ___
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Word on either side of "___-eat-___"”?
DOG (3 letters). Most recently DOG, on January 1, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Word on either side of "___-eat-___"”?
3 letters, starting with D (D__).