Female sheep

Latest answer — July 18, 2026

4 Down

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!"
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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"

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! 🐑

What does EWES mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of EWES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a female sheep

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.

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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