What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Pet that may scratch your chairs" from September 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Pet that may scratch your chairs”

This clue appeared as 41-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

CAT

Letters3

Starts withC

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Pet that may scratch your chairs” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with C and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pet that may scratch your chairs” clue?+

The answer is CAT (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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