“Creature sometimes trained for bomb detection” 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 “Creature sometimes trained for bomb detection”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2026, where it runs at 8 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.