Chinese zodiac animal

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  1. 1All-caps reply to a spammy political text
  2. 5Number of seasons that "Seinfeld" and "The Office" each ran
  3. 6Wild party, informally
  4. 7Swedish furniture giant
  5. 8Long-lasting salon treatment

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  1. 1Chinese zodiac animal
  2. 2Chinese zodiac animal
  3. 3Hour following midnight
  4. 4The "p" of m.p.h.
  5. 6Tombstone letters

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. All-caps reply to a spammy political text — Answer: STOP
  2. 5. Number of seasons that "Seinfeld" and "The Office" each ran — Answer: NINE
  3. 6. Wild party, informally — Answer: RAGER
  4. 7. Swedish furniture giant — Answer: IKEA
  5. 8. Long-lasting salon treatment — Answer: PERM

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  1. 1. Chinese zodiac animal — Answer: SNAKE
  2. 2. Chinese zodiac animal — Answer: TIGER
  3. 3. Hour following midnight — Answer: ONEAM
  4. 4. The "p" of m.p.h. — Answer: PER
  5. 6. Tombstone letters — Answer: RIP

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The answer to “Chinese zodiac animal” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SNAKE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 20, 2026 at 1-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include TIGER. 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.

“Chinese zodiac animal” answer

SNAKE (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as TIGER

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Why the answer is SNAKE

SNAKE is the 5-letter solution that fits "Chinese zodiac animal" in the NYT Mini crossword on April 20, 2026 (1-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “Chinese zodiac animal”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides SNAKE, it has also been TIGER. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

More NYT Mini answers for April 20, 2026

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The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Chinese zodiac animal”?

The answer is SNAKE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 20, 2026. Other answers for this clue include TIGER.

How many letters is the answer to “Chinese zodiac animal”?

5 letters: SNAKE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been TIGER (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 20, 2026, at 1-Down. Earlier appearances: April 20, 2026 → TIGER.

Can “Chinese zodiac animal” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides SNAKE, New York Times Mini has also used TIGER for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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