Chew, like a dog on a bone NYT Crossword Clue
Crossword Answer
Click ? to reveal letters one by one before showing the full answer.
Need a Hint? Try Solving It Yourself First
Use our Hints & Tips to uncover the answer.
Hint 1
hintHint 2
meaningHint 3
explanation
NYT Crossword December 1 2025 Answers
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
NYT Crossword Archive
Need to check full list of NYT Crossword Answers?
Play NYT Crossword
Frequently Asked Questions About This Clue
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.
Make like a beaver, Use your incisors on, Not just nibble, Wear away with teeth, Chew as a beaver might
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.
Finished today’s crossword already? Check this link for upcoming puzzles: NYT Crossword Answers Today
You can start solving clues on the official New York Times website, as well as on its mobile apps. Simply install the app on your Android or iOS device. The direct download links are below:
Explore More Games
Discover more puzzle games, crossword answers and daily word-guessing games