Chew, like a dog on a bone NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Chew, like a dog on a bone" is GNAW.
The word 'gnaw' describes the action of biting or chewing something persistently, which is exactly what a dog does when working on a bone. The clue uses a simile to compare the action of chewing to a dog's behavior, leading to the answer.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 01, 2025.
Gnaw means to bite or chew something repeatedly.
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The answer to “Chew, like a dog on a bone” in the New York Times puzzle December 1 2025 is GNAW. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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