Spotted Dog That's a Mascot for US Firefighters

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Student Life , Group 934, Puzzle 1 (Playground).

Question is: Spotted Dog That's a Mascot for US Firefighters

and the answer is: DALMATIAN

Word Meaning:

DALMATIAN — Alternative spelling of Dalmatian.

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