Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover

Latest answer — July 16, 2026

4 Down

Think of a royal title for a beloved dog! 🐶

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Across

  1. 1"In summary ...," in internet shorthand
  2. 5___ Valley (French wine area)
  3. 6With 7-Across, aspirational state to achieve in one's work email
  4. 7See 6-Across
  5. 8"Right away!"

Down

  1. 1Sounds before going to voicemail
  2. 2Zodiac sign in early autumn
  3. 3Sag
  4. 4Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover
  5. 5Actress/singer Minnelli

The answer to “Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover” in the New York Times Mini crossword is REX — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 16, 2026 at 4-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.

“Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover” answer

REX (3 letters)

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Why the answer is REX

Think of a royal title for a beloved dog! 🐶

What does REX mean?

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

(noun)

  • the reigning king (used following a name or in the titles of lawsuits, e.g. Rex v. Jones: the Crown versus Jones)

When else has “Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover” appeared?

New York Times Mini 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.

July 16, 2026 (most recent) → REX. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover”?

The answer is REX, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover”?

3 letters: REX.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 16, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini 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.

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