Chew, like a dog on a bone NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? G
2 ? N
3 ? A
4 ? W
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      Think of a persistent action that wears something down over time.

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      ???? means to bite or chew something repeatedly.

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      The word '????' 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.

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      Use your incisors on, Not just nibble, Wear away with teeth, Chew as a beaver might, chew persistently

      Clue Analysis

      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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