sounds from a doggy daycare nyt
Definition
A crossword clue from the New York Times Mini puzzle (January 21, 2026), answered by 'ARFS,' mimicking the short, sharp barks of dogs playing or communicating in a daycare setting.
Collective term for the cacophony of canine vocalizations—woofs, yips, and arfs—emanating from a facility where pampered pups spend their days, often clued in puzzles like those from the NYT.
Examples
My neighbor's backyard turned into sounds from a doggy daycare nyt every afternoon, complete with arfs that could wake the dead.
Stuck on the NYT Mini, she finally got sounds from a doggy daycare nyt, scribbling 'ARFS' with a triumphant smirk.
The Zoom call devolved into sounds from a doggy daycare nyt when her remote-working husky decided to join the meeting.
Puzzle enthusiasts trade tips on cracking clues like sounds from a doggy daycare nyt over coffee, bonding over their shared bark-pertise.