Crossword clue

“Animal fittingly used as a motif in "The Departed"”

This clue appeared as 34-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

RAT

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 8, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Animal fittingly used as a motif in "The Departed"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 8, 2025 as 34-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Animal fittingly used as a motif in "The Departed"” clue?+

The answer is RAT (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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