Crossword clue

“Word like equine, feline or canine, but for sheep”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OVINE
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Word like equine, feline or canine, but for sheep” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 28, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for September 28, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word like equine, feline or canine, but for sheep” clue?+

The answer is OVINE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 28, 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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