Female sheep

Latest answer — July 18, 2026

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This woolly creature is often found grazing in fields with her flock! 🐑

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This clue's Saturday, July 18, 2026 appearance

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  1. 124 cans of beer
  2. 5:up_arrow: or :down_arrow:
  3. 6Cold spike?
  4. 7Dance steps after "Right foot, let's stomp! Left foot, let's stomp!"
  5. 8Cybersecurity menace
  6. 9Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, etc.
  7. 10"Cool!"

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  1. 1A sport, or an insect
  2. 2Parts of the McDonald's logo
  3. 3Renewable energy option
  4. 4Female sheep
  5. 5Thorny tree that's a favorite of giraffes
  6. 6"___ my reasons ..."
  7. 7Place for hair in "The Three Little Pigs"

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  1. 1. 24 cans of beer — Answer: CASE. Hint: Think about how beer is often packaged for sale! 🍻
  2. 5. :up_arrow: or :down_arrow: — Answer: ARROW. Hint: Think about what points in various directions! ➡️
  3. 6. Cold spike? — Answer: ICICLE. Hint: Think about a chilly formation hanging from rooftops! ❄️
  4. 7. Dance steps after "Right foot, let's stomp! Left foot, let's stomp!" — Answer: CHACHAS. Hint: Think of a lively Latin dance that's all about rhythm and fun! 💃
  5. 8. Cybersecurity menace — Answer: HACKER. Hint: Think of someone who sneaks into digital spaces for mischief! 🔍
  6. 9. Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, etc. — Answer: IVIES. Hint: These schools are famous for their elite education and a certain climbing plant! 🍇
  7. 10. "Cool!" — Answer: NEAT. Hint: When things are tidy and organized, they often get a thumbs up! 👍

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  1. 1. A sport, or an insect — Answer: CRICKET. Hint: This game involves a bat and ball, plus it shares a name with a chirpy little creature! 🦗
  2. 2. Parts of the McDonald's logo — Answer: ARCHES. Hint: Think of a golden shape that's hard to miss while driving by! 🍟
  3. 3. Renewable energy option — Answer: SOLAR. Hint: Think about harnessing the power of the sun for green energy! ☀️
  4. 4. Female sheep — Answer: EWES. Hint: This woolly creature is often found grazing in fields with her flock! 🐑
  5. 5. Thorny tree that's a favorite of giraffes — Answer: ACACIA. Hint: This tree is known for its bright flowers and is quite popular among certain long-necked herbivores! 🌳
  6. 6. "___ my reasons ..." — Answer: IHAVE. Hint: When you want to explain your motivations, you might say this phrase! 🤔
  7. 7. Place for hair in "The Three Little Pigs" — Answer: CHIN. Hint: Think about where a pig might keep its whiskers! 🐷

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The answer to “Female sheep” in the New York Times Mini crossword is EWES — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 18, 2026 at 4-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include EWE. 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.

“Female sheep” answer

EWES (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as EWE

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Why the answer is EWES

This woolly creature is often found grazing in fields with her flock! 🐑

Other answers for “Female sheep”

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

More NYT Mini answers for July 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Female sheep”?

The answer is EWES, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 18, 2026. Other answers for this clue include EWE.

How many letters is the answer to “Female sheep”?

4 letters: EWES. Earlier fills for this clue have also been EWE (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 18, 2026, at 4-Down. Earlier appearances: May 22, 2026 → EWE.

Can “Female sheep” have a different answer?

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

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

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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