What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Certain rescue pet" from September 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Certain rescue pet”

This clue appeared as 98-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance

FOSTERKIT/KATTEN

Letters15

Starts withF

Ends withN

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 21, 202516 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Certain rescue pet” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2025 as 98-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with F and ends with N, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Certain rescue pet” clue?+

The answer is FOSTERKIT/KATTEN (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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