Caninelike animal more closely related to a cat than a dog Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HYENA Caninelike animal more closely related to a cat than a dog (5) New York Times Jan 7, 2018
3% WHIPPET Dog, cat, cat? (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 1, 2026
3% AARDVARKS Ant-eating mammals that are more closely related to elephants than anteaters (9) New York Times Midi Apr 15, 2026
2% MANY More than a few (4) LA Times Daily Jun 2, 2026
2% SOME More than a few, but less than a lot (4) New York Times Jun 1, 2026
2% RAN More than jogged, say (3)
2% ALLBARKANDNOBITE More sizzle than steak (16) New York Times May 22, 2026
2% NEED More than a want (4)
2% CHOW Animal scoffing hot dog (4) The Times Quick Cryptic May 20, 2026
2% PETSITTER Person watching your dog or cat (9) Newsday May 18, 2026

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