NYT Mini Crossword

Cattle ___ (Wild West thief) NYT Crossword Clue

2D | 7 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

RUSTLER is the 7-letter answer for the clue "Cattle ___ (Wild West thief)". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 2D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: RUSTLER in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • RUSTLER has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 2D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 7-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Cattle ___ (Wild West thief)", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.

  • The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 7-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 2D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 2D
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Mini
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