German dog breed 7 Little Words

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Clue decoded

A Keeshond is a distinctive dog breed that originated in the Netherlands and is associated with German-speaking Europe. The clue uses the breed’s standard name in singular form.

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Definition
A Keeshond dog with its characteristic gray, black, and cream coat.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The answer to German dog breed in 7 Little Words is KEESHONDan 8-letter word from Puzzle 5 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. If this is the one clue standing between you and a finished board, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, how to build it from that puzzle's tiles, and links to the day's other clues if more than one is giving you trouble.

German dog breed” answer

The 7 Little Words answer for “German dog breed” (Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Puzzle 5) is:

KEESHOND·8 letters

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Why the answer is KEESHOND

This fluffy, fox-faced companion is known for its distinctive ruff and curled tail. 🐕

How to build KEESHOND from the tiles

In 7 Little Words you don't type the answer — you assemble it from the puzzle's shared tile bank, and every tile is used exactly once across all seven answers. Puzzle 5's tiles for August 12, 2026 are:

KE · ESH · OND · BAS · EBA · LLS · HAR · MON · IZE · HAS · SE · LBE · CK · AC · ED · FRA · NCS · PLA · YB · OOK

KEESHOND is built by combining the tiles KE · ESH · OND in order. Because those tiles come out of the shared bank, locking in KEESHOND early also narrows what's left for the other six clues.

More clues from this puzzle

Stuck on another clue? Here are the rest of Puzzle 5's clues for August 12, 2026 — tap any for its answer and tile breakdown:

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About 7 Little Words

7 Little Words is a daily clue-and-tile puzzle from Blue Ox Technologies. Each board gives seven clues and a bank of two- and three-letter tiles; you spell every answer by combining tiles, using each tile exactly once. Five free puzzles publish every day, resetting at midnight Eastern Time. This was a Wednesday puzzle.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “German dog breed” in 7 Little Words?

The answer is KEESHOND, an 8-letter word from Puzzle 5 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “German dog breed”?

8 letters: KEESHOND.

Which tiles spell KEESHOND?

The tiles KE · ESH · OND combine to spell KEESHOND, drawn from Puzzle 5's shared tile bank.

Can “German dog breed” have a different 7 Little Words answer?

Blue Ox can reuse a clue on another date, and the tile bank differs each day, so the answer that fits can change.

What time does 7 Little Words reset?

Every day at midnight Eastern Time. We post each day's answers as soon as the new puzzles go live.

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