What is the answer to "*Breed similar to the Akita" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "*Breed similar to the Akita" is SHIBAINU (8 letters).

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*Breed similar to the Akita USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the September 17, 2026 puzzle

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SHIBAINU

8 letters · Across · last seen September 17, 2026

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