“Nonprofit group behind Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THEADCOUNCIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Nonprofit group behind Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2026, where it runs at 45 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 8, 2026 grid4DTrouble with Z's?8 ltrs›32DJumpy6 ltrs›33DWhat many a shelter animal hopes to be7 ltrs›34DBMW offering since 20004 ltrs›36D2019 film that one reviewer called "purr-fectly dreadful"4 ltrs›37DVillainous chortle4 ltrs›38D"Can I go now?"9 ltrs›39DAwait settlement, as a payment4 ltrs›40DPartner of Parks, informally3 ltrs›43DCalifornia's Big ___3 ltrs›46DBand with the 1995 hit "Wonderwall"5 ltrs›47DClorox competitor5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 8, 20261ACrafty sort7 ltrs›8AVegetables that should typically be sliced lengthwise before washing5 ltrs›13ACowboy on the pampas6 ltrs›19A"Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" sculptor7 ltrs›20ASupplement6 ltrs›22AGet in on the game6 ltrs›23AScrunchie, e.g.14 ltrs›25A"Oh, cruel fate!"6 ltrs›
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