What is the answer to "Reason for a tucked tail, perhaps" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Reason for a tucked tail, perhaps" is GUILT (5 letters).

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Reason for a tucked tail, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 3, 2025 puzzle

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GUILT

5 letters · Down · last seen September 3, 2025