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Shelter Adoptee Crossword Clue
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STRAY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STRAY
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STRAY" which means:
- noun
- • An animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal) adjective satellite
- • Not close together in time
- • (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home verb
- • Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
- • Wander from a direct course or at random
- • Lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking adjective
- • Having gone astray; strayed; wandering
- • In the wrong place; misplaced.
An example sentence would be:
- • "They found a stray dog in the park."
- • "The animal shelter takes in stray cats and dogs."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times09 May 2000 | Down 57 | |
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