What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Dogs with smushed-looking faces" from October 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Dogs with smushed-looking faces”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PUGS

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 1, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Dogs with smushed-looking faces” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dogs with smushed-looking faces” clue?+

The answer is PUGS (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 1, 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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