“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, for one” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MONGOOSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, for one”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 27, 2025, where it runs at 32 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 27, 2025 grid32ABossy bosses13 ltrs›33AScene-setting words13 ltrs›34AWhat had a real boom in development in the early 20th century?3 ltrs›37ASome customer service workers6 ltrs›44AConnection point4 ltrs›47APlaces to bear witness?4 ltrs›49AElectronics giant listed on Taiwan's stock exchange4 ltrs›52AGelled3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 27, 20251AToy that's often quadrilateral with symmetry across its diagonal4 ltrs›5AMeasured by walking5 ltrs›10ATitle akin to Mme.3 ltrs›13ANails4 ltrs›14AUnwanted ones may linger5 ltrs›15ALee with 50+ cameos4 ltrs›16ASomething fans have10 ltrs›18AOne making the first move?4 ltrs›
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