LA Times Crossword · 71-Down · 5 letters
K9 of "Doctor Who," for one LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 24, 2026
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Identity cue
Classify the five-letter mechanical companion rather than treating K9 as an ordinary dog.
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The clue asks what kind of being Doctor Who's K9 is. Despite his canine shape and name, K9 is a five-letter ROBOT.
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“For one” asks for the broader category represented by the named fictional character.
Who or what the answer is
K9 is a robotic dog and companion character in the Doctor Who universe.
Where this clue appeared
71-Down in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 23, 2026.
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