Scratching post user
Editorially verified for the Sep 22, 2026
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Clue explained
A CAT is the typical user of a scratching post, using it to sharpen its claws and stretch. The answer is a singular noun matching “user.”
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Tuesday, September 22, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Scratching post user” in the New York Times Midi crossword is CAT — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 22, 2026 at 22-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Scratching post user” answer
CAT (3 letters)
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What does CAT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CAT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws. It is widely kept as a pet or for catching mice, and many breeds have been developed
- (especially among jazz enthusiasts) a man
- a short tapered stick used in the game of tipcat
When else has “Scratching post user” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 22, 2026 (most recent) → CAT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Scratching post user”?
The answer is CAT, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Scratching post user”?
3 letters: CAT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 22, 2026, at 22-Down.
Can “Scratching post user” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?
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