| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Large breed of cat named after a U.S. state | USA Today | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Cat's important role, secondarily in economy | ||
| Largest domestic cat breed, originating in the Pine Tree State of the north-eastern US (5,4) | ||
| Large cat breed named after a U.S. state | Universal | 11 Feb 2024 |
| Large cat breed (5,4) | ||
| Breed of the Guinness World Records' longest cat | LA Times Daily | 10 Jun 2023 |
| State cat in New England | LA Times Daily | 20 May 2023 |