“Pet gear often eschewed in favor of someone's lap” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CATBED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pet gear often eschewed in favor of someone's lap”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 17, 2025, where it runs at 40 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.