Crossword clue
“Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
REXLetters3
Starts withR
Ends withX
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with X.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover” clue?+
The answer is REX (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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