NYT Mini · 6-Across · 5 letters

Mickey Mouse's pet dog NYT Mini crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026

Answer

PLUTO

Why PLUTO fits

PLUTO is Mickey Mouse's pet dog. The clue distinguishes him from Goofy, another dog-like Disney character who behaves as a person rather than Mickey's pet.

Clue signal

The possessive wording asks for the specific named character owned by Mickey Mouse.

PLUTO meaning

Pluto, the animated dog character kept as Mickey Mouse's pet in Disney stories.

Where this clue appeared

6-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 18, 2026.

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