What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Apt name for a pet groundhog?" from June 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Apt name for a pet groundhog?”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CHUCK

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Apt name for a pet groundhog?” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 26, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Apt name for a pet groundhog?” clue?+

The answer is CHUCK (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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