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Alter Reference Holding Up Investigator Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FERRET" which means:
- noun
- • Musteline mammal of prairie regions of united states; nearly extinct
- • Domesticated albino variety of the european polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits verb
- • Hound or harry relentlessly
- • Hunt with ferrets
- • Search and discover through persistent investigation
An example sentence would be:
- • "I saw a cute ferret at the pet store."
- • "The ferret is known for its mischievous behavior."
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The Guardian Cryptic03 Mar 2017 | Down 20 | |
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