“Scruff : cat :: ___ : human” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NAPE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scruff : cat :: ___ : human”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 1, 2026, where it runs at 54 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.