Crossword clue
“Wild cats whose name comes from Nahuatl”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 14, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
OCELOTSLetters7
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Wild cats whose name comes from Nahuatl” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 14, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with O 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 “Wild cats whose name comes from Nahuatl” clue?+
The answer is OCELOTS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 14, 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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