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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