What is the answer to "Drink, like a cat" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Drink, like a cat" is LAPUP (5 letters).

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Drink, like a cat NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 23, 2026 puzzle

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LAPUP

5 letters · Down · last seen June 23, 2026

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