What is the answer to "Scruff : cat :: ___ : human" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Scruff : cat :: ___ : human" is NAPE (4 letters).

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Scruff : cat :: ___ : human NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the May 1, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

NAPE

4 letters · Across · last seen May 1, 2026