NYT Crossword · 26 Down
“Tail-less cat” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, December 29, 2025 as 26 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, December 29, 2025 · 26 Down
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- Dec 29, 2025 · 26 Down · 4 letters
- Feb 22, 2021 · 33 Down · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Tail-less cat”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with M and ends with X, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Tail-less cat” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 26 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Tail-less cat” crossword clue?
The answer is MANX (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.