Creature sometimes trained for bomb detection Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Creature sometimes trained for bomb detection”
THE ANSWER
RAT
The answer to “Creature sometimes trained for bomb detection” is RAT.
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NYT Crossword August 25 2026RATFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Creature sometimes trained for bomb detection” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on August 25 2026. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Rat in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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