Crossword clue
“Small mongooses”
This clue appeared as 18-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
MEERKATSLetters8
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Small mongooses” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 23, 2025 as 18-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Small mongooses” clue?+
The answer is MEERKATS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 23, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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