“Animal fittingly used as a motif in "The Departed"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Animal fittingly used as a motif in "The Departed"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 8, 2025, where it runs at 34 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.