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This is Across at 1A, so use the Down crossings to confirm CATS.
NYT Mini Crossword
Notoriously antisocial pets NYT Crossword Clue
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CATS
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Why This Answer Fits
CATS is the 4-letter answer for "Notoriously antisocial pets" in the NYT Mini Crossword. The wording acts as a direct definition or close paraphrase, and the crossing entries at 1A help confirm the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: CATS in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- This is Across at 1A, so use the Down crossings to confirm CATS.
- CATS has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.
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How to solve it
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Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 1A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 1A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Mini
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Editorial Note
Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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Clue History
April 29, 2026 Mini / 1A / 4 letters
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