Crossword clue

“"You cannot look at a sleeping ___ and feel tense": Jane Pauley”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 1, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

CAT

Letters3

Starts withC

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “"You cannot look at a sleeping ___ and feel tense": Jane Pauley” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 1, 2025 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with C and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"You cannot look at a sleeping ___ and feel tense": Jane Pauley” clue?+

The answer is CAT (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 1, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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