Pet NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Pet” crossword clue is CARESS (6 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 2, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 6 LETTERS
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CARESS: to touch lovingly.
Best answers for “Pet”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CARESS | 6 | Pet |
| 2 | CHIA | 4 | ___ Pet similar clue |
| 3 | PEEVE | 5 | Pet ___ similar clue |
| 4 | GRR | 3 | (Don't pet me!) similar clue |
| 5 | ARF | 3 | "Ruff! Pet me" similar clue |
| 6 | CAT | 3 | Purring pet similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 2, 2026 | CARESS | 12 Down |
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Questions about the Pet Crossword Clue
What is the 6-letter answer to the Pet crossword clue?
CARESS is the 6-letter answer to the “Pet” crossword clue.
When was the Pet crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 2, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Pet crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with CHIA (“___ Pet”), PEEVE (“Pet ___”), GRR (“(Don't pet me!)”).