“Give friendly bites, as a puppy might” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NIPAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Give friendly bites, as a puppy might”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 27, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.