Scruff : cat :: ___ : human Crossword Clue

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Scruff : cat :: ___ : human Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the back side of the neck

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HUMAN (noun)
1. any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
HUMAN (adjective)
1. having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings
SCRUFF (noun)
1. the back side of the neck

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More NYT Crossword (5/1/2026) Answers

Across

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16. Body-sculpting procedure, informally

17. Animals whose Aztec name translates to "turtle-rabbit"

19. Talks and talks

20. Prepare, in military slang

22. It may be bitter

23. Some winds

24. Holiday that's also a Hebrew letter

25. "WandaVision" co-star Elizabeth ___

27. Baguettes, e.g.

28. Sign of canine contentment

29. Rests on one's laurels

30. Storybook, say

32. Announcements before giveaways?

35. Like some romantic resorts

36. *Voids

37. Authorizes

38. Satellite alternative

42. Retinue

43. Combat sport, for short

44. Company whose name comes from a term in the board game Go

45. Word with thou

46. A craving for snacks

49. Dutch for "farmer"

51. Eliminates entirely

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55. Big name in petrol

56. Angle variable, in math

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Down

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3. "Crazy Rich Asians," for one

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10. Foxy

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26. Place to hibernate

28. Home of Swansea and Wrexham

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30. Gluten-free grain

31. Annual F.D.I.C. requirement

32. Deep and full

33. Lovers of homophones, say

34. Impressive work

35. Adjective that's synonymous with its last four letters

38. Convenient

39. Tiki bar staple

40. What positive news coverage is for business

41. Section of a dress shop

43. Swag

44. U.N.C.'s athletic org.

47. Part of a race

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50. "King Kong" studio

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