What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Plaints of puppies" from January 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Plaints of puppies”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

YIPS

Letters4

Starts withY

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 12, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Plaints of puppies” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with Y and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Plaints of puppies” clue?+

The answer is YIPS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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