Canine guard? Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Canine guard?” from the New York Times crossword of September 16, 2026? It has 8 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
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RETAINER is the answer to “Canine guard?”. It means one that retains.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
One that retains.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EIRTNRAE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Orthodontist's recommendation”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Canine guard?”?
RETAINER, 8 letters: one that retains.
When was “Canine guard?” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of September 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
8 letters, starting with R.