Crossword clue
“*Cat breed named after an Indonesian island from which it didn't originate”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
BASELINELetters8
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “*Cat breed named after an Indonesian island from which it didn't originate” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 1, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “*Cat breed named after an Indonesian island from which it didn't originate” clue?+
The answer is BASELINE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 1, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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