What is the answer to "Playful puppy’s bite" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Playful puppy’s bite" is NIP (3 letters).

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Playful puppy’s bite WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the July 19, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

NIP

3 letters · Across · last seen July 19, 2026

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