Deserted Animal Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ORPHAN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ORPHAN

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	23%	6		A person or animal trapped on a deserted island
3	20%	5		Deserted

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ORPHAN" which means:

noun

• A child who has lost both parents
• Someone or something who lacks support or care or supervision
• The first line of a paragraph that is set as the last line of a page or column
• A young animal without a mother

verb

• Deprive of parents

adjective

• Deprived of parents (also orphaned).
• (by extension) remaining after the removal of some form of support.

An example sentence would be:

• "The orphan lived in a foster home until he was adopted."
• "She felt a deep sense of empathy for the orphan in need."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times17 May 1996	Across 57
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