Clue: Hobbes in “Calvin and Hobbes,” for one
Answer: TIGER
We have the answer here for April 30, 2025.
Explanation:
The answer to the New York Times The Mini crossword clue “Hobbes in ‘Calvin and Hobbes,’ for one” is TIGER. In the beloved comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Watterson, Hobbes is depicted as a stuffed tiger who springs to life through the imagination of Calvin, a curious and mischievous young boy. To Calvin, Hobbes is a witty, expressive tiger and his closest companion.
The clue points directly to Hobbes’ species, making TIGER the fitting answer. Although Hobbes appears differently depending on the viewer—stuffed animal to others, animated friend to Calvin—his identity as a tiger remains constant. The crossword favors this straightforward biological classification as the most precise response.
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