Snitch
Latest answer — August 21, 2026
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Clue explained
A RAT is an informer or snitch, someone who secretly reports another person’s actions.
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NYT Crossword
This clue's Friday, August 21, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Snitch” in the New York Times crossword is RAT — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 56-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Snitch” answer
RAT (3 letters)
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What does RAT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of RAT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a rodent that resembles a large mouse, typically having a pointed snout and a long tail. Some kinds have become cosmopolitan and are sometimes responsible for transmitting diseases
- a despicable person, especially a man who has been deceitful or disloyal
- a person who is associated with or frequents a specified place
When else has “Snitch” appeared?
New York Times 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.
- August 21, 2026 (most recent) → RAT
- September 25, 2025 → RAT
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Snitch”?
The answer is RAT, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Snitch”?
3 letters: RAT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 56-Down. Earlier appearances: September 25, 2025 → RAT.
Can “Snitch” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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 this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 21, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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