“Dogs are a ___ best friend” NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: JAN 17, 2026 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue ""Dogs are a ___ best friend""?

The most common and recent 4-letter answer for ""Dogs are a ___ best friend"" is MANS.

Q2.

Why is "MANS" the answer to the clue ""Dogs are a ___ best friend""?

The phrase is a play on the well-known saying, 'A dog is a man's best friend.' The clue rephrases this to imply that dogs are best friends to humans, specifically men, in a general sense.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue ""Dogs are a ___ best friend"" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on January 17, 2026.

Q4.

What does the word "MANS" mean in this context?

A man is an adult male human.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Supplies with workers, 24 Heures du ___ (endurance auto race), Supplies with staff, ___ best friend

The 4-letter answer to “”Dogs are a ___ best friend”” in the New York Times Mini puzzle January 17 2026 is MANS.

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