The Clue
Japanese ___ (popular pet) (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NEWT
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Notes
The answer NEWT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Definition
NEWT as a noun:
1. (newt, triton) = small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia