Crossword clue
“Japanese dog”
This clue appeared as 22-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AKITALetters5
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Japanese dog” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 13, 2026 as 22-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Japanese dog” clue?+
The answer is AKITA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 13, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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