What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Mouselike mammal" from March 6, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Mouselike mammal”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SHREW

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 6, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mouselike mammal” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 6, 2025 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with W, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mouselike mammal” clue?+

The answer is SHREW (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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