| Goldfish or hamster | 
            Universal | 
            31 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Tabby or Spot | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            30 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Dog or cat at home | 
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            | Domestic animal (3) | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            24 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favourite dog, say (3) | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            24 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Stroke a dog, say | 
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            | Furry pal | 
            USA Today | 
            18 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favourite caress | 
            The Times Quick Cryptic | 
            16 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Stroke; huff | 
            The Telegraph Quick | 
            14 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Your furry companion | 
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            | Cat or dog, e.g. | 
            USA Today | 
            11 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | "___ Society," game popular on Facebook where you can adopt and nurture a virtual animal | 
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            | Tame animal | 
            The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 
            09 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal (3) | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            06 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favourite dog, say (3) | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            06 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favourite (3) | 
            Mirror Classic | 
            05 Oct 2025 | 
          
          
            | Hamster or mouse, e.g. | 
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            | Favourite dog, say (3) | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            27 Sep 2025 | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal (3) | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            27 Sep 2025 | 
          
          
            | Beloved rock, e.g. | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            19 Sep 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            17 Sep 2025 | 
          
          
            | Parakeet or rabbit | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            03 Sep 2025 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
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            | Furry friend | 
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            | "Littlest ___ Shop," children's show that's based on Hasbro's toy line of the same name | 
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            | Teacher's favourite (3) | 
            Mirror Classic | 
            22 Aug 2025 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            USA Today | 
            20 Aug 2025 | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve (minor annoyance) | 
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            | Domestic animal (3) | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            16 Aug 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favourite dog, say (3) | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            16 Aug 2025 | 
          
          
            | Furry pal | 
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            | Furry house pal | 
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            | Sulky state | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            07 Aug 2025 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
            Universal | 
            05 Aug 2025 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite, say | 
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            | Domestic cat or dog, for one | 
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            | Furry family member that 23d might request like 14a | 
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            | Animal that gets belly rubs | 
            USA Today | 
            27 Jul 2025 | 
          
          
            | Sounds, 1966 album by the Beach Boys which featured the songs "God Only Knows" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice (3) | 
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            | Family animal | 
            The Sun Mini | 
            20 Jul 2025 | 
          
          
            | Furry household member | 
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            | Animal kept in the home | 
            Puzzler Backwords | 
            18 Jul 2025 | 
          
          
            | Most favored | 
            Newsday | 
            17 Jul 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            16 Jul 2025 | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or goldfish | 
            Newsday | 
            13 Jul 2025 | 
          
          
            | Furry family friend | 
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            | Common companion | 
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            | Favourite rope-trick feature (3) | 
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            | Caress | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            30 Jun 2025 | 
          
          
            | Parakeet or poodle | 
            Newsday | 
            29 Jun 2025 | 
          
          
            | ___ hate, source of annoyance | 
            Puzzler Backwords | 
            28 Jun 2025 | 
          
          
            | Fondle cat, maybe | 
            The Times Quick Cryptic | 
            28 Jun 2025 | 
          
          
            | Furry family friend | 
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            | Terrier or tabby | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            24 Jun 2025 | 
          
          
            | A favourite taking some retrogade step (3) | 
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            | "___ Sematary" (1989 film) | 
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            | Adopted furball, say | 
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            | Bad mood | 
            The Times Sunday Concise | 
            08 Jun 2025 | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
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            | Teacher's ___ (teacher's favorite) | 
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            | Furry lap warmer? | 
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            | Touch tenderly | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            29 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Family animal | 
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            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            26 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favourite dog, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            26 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            24 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Snoopy, to Charlie Brown | 
            The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 
            24 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favourite dog, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            24 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Canadian PM'S monogram in the 1970s | 
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            | Fur baby | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            20 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig or potbellied pig | 
            USA Today | 
            19 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Animal kept for pleasure or companionship (3) | 
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            | Favourite animal (3) | 
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            | Many a vet visitor | 
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            | Dino, to Fred and Wilma | 
            LA Times Mini | 
            14 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Doggie or kitty | 
            Newsday | 
            12 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Furry creature that lives with you | 
            USA Today | 
            11 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Garfield or Marmaduke, e.g. | 
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            | Canary or hamster | 
            Newsday | 
            05 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Household animal | 
            Family Time | 
            05 May 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favourite part of Peterborough (3) | 
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            | Stephen King's "___ Sematary" | 
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            | Fur baby | 
            USA Today | 
            25 Apr 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            The Telegraph Quick | 
            24 Apr 2025 | 
          
          
            | Fluffy or Max, perhaps | 
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            | Non-human housemate | 
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            | Favourite extract of ripe tomatoes (3) | 
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            | Fur baby | 
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            | Hamster or cat | 
            Commuter | 
            18 Apr 2025 | 
          
          
            | One might have such a peeve | 
            The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 
            16 Apr 2025 | 
          
          
            | One that might be named Socks or Fido | 
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            | "___ Sematary"; Fred Gwynne horror film | 
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            | Cherished beast | 
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            | Kitten or hamster, e.g. | 
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            | Hamster or dog | 
            Commuter | 
            05 Apr 2025 | 
          
          
            | ___ Shop Boys. English synth- pop duo formed in 1981 (3) | 
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            | When whipped, it's a dog! (3) | 
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            | Cat or dog or goldfish or guinea pig or tarantula | 
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            | Stroke completely (3) | 
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            | Favourite | 
            Mirror Classic | 
            02 Apr 2025 | 
          
          
            | Furry roommate, say | 
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            | Four-footer in the house | 
            Family Time | 
            31 Mar 2025 | 
          
          
            | Many a vet visitor | 
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            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            28 Mar 2025 | 
          
          
            | Hamster or snake, e.g. | 
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            | Stroke | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            15 Mar 2025 | 
          
          
            | Stroke affectionately | 
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            | Favourite dog, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            15 Mar 2025 | 
          
          
            | Fur-riend | 
            New York Times Mini | 
            14 Mar 2025 | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            The Telegraph Mini | 
            14 Mar 2025 | 
          
          
            | Pamper domestic animal (3) | 
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            | Dog or cat, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Hamster or snake, to some | 
            Universal | 
            09 Mar 2025 | 
          
          
            | Certain adoptee | 
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            | Tantrum from cat (3) | 
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            | Stroke | 
            New York Times | 
            07 Mar 2025 | 
          
          
            | Chow in the house? | 
            Family Time | 
            02 Mar 2025 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ____, favourite pupil | 
            The Telegraph Mini | 
            27 Feb 2025 | 
          
          
            | Someone's favourite (3) | 
            Mirror Classic | 
            25 Feb 2025 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite? | 
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            | Furry household member | 
            USA Today | 
            19 Feb 2025 | 
          
          
            | Cat or hamster | 
            Commuter | 
            18 Feb 2025 | 
          
          
            | Animal kept in the home | 
            Puzzler Backwords | 
            18 Feb 2025 | 
          
          
            | Domesticated cat or dog? | 
            The Telegraph Quick | 
            16 Feb 2025 | 
          
          
            | Household animal | 
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            | Non-human member of the household | 
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            | Make a fuss of | 
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            | Hamster or turtle, e.g. | 
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            | Even a little hope, traditionally, can be dear (3) | 
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            | Dog or cat, usually (3) | 
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            | Marcel the monkey, on "Friends" | 
            New York Times Mini | 
            04 Feb 2025 | 
          
          
            | Four-legged family friend | 
            Family Time | 
            03 Feb 2025 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
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            | Furry family member that 23d might request like 14a | 
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            | Family dog, e.g. | 
            Commuter | 
            25 Jan 2025 | 
          
          
            | Fur baby | 
            Universal | 
            24 Jan 2025 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favourite | 
            Puzzler Backwords | 
            24 Jan 2025 | 
          
          
            | 67-Across, e.g. | 
            Universal | 
            20 Jan 2025 | 
          
          
            | Sitter's charge | 
            New York Times | 
            19 Jan 2025 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
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            | Animal kept for companionship or amusement (3) | 
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            | Rescue animal, maybe | 
            New York Times | 
            14 Jan 2025 | 
          
          
            | One involved in physical training in colliery (3) | 
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            | Trained boxer, e.g. | 
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            | Dearie | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            07 Jan 2025 | 
          
          
            | Smart ___ door, 2024 innovation for furry pals launched by Pawport which is compatible with apps like Alexa and Google Assistant | 
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            | Kitty or canary | 
            Newsday | 
            31 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | Cat ... or stroke, as a cat | 
            Universal | 
            30 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | Veterinary patient | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            29 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend at home | 
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            | Parrot or hamster | 
             | 
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            | Furry friend | 
            USA Today | 
            28 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | Vet's patient | 
            New York Times Mini | 
            28 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite had competitive part (3) | 
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            | Household animal | 
            Mirror Tea Time | 
            27 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | Some competitors are being peevish (6) | 
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            | _ Sounds (3) | 
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            | Kitten or puppy, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Gerbil or budgie, eg | 
            Mirror Tea Time | 
            24 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | Feeder user | 
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            | Favourite piano piece with a quiet ending (3) | 
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            | Kitty or doggie | 
            Newsday | 
            24 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
            USA Today | 
            21 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | Stroke or caress | 
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            | Favourite incompetent (3) | 
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            | House sitter's responsibility | 
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            | Part of many families | 
            Newsday | 
            15 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | ____ Rock (1970s fad) | 
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            | Companion animal | 
            Commuter | 
            13 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
            Universal | 
            13 Dec 2024 | 
          
          
            | A child's huff with the family favourite (3) | 
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            | Indulged favourite (3) | 
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            | Hedwig, to Harry Potter | 
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            | Vet visitor? | 
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            | Dog or cat, or what you might do to a dog or cat | 
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            | Bo, to the Obamas | 
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            | Four-limbed family member | 
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            | Goldfish or Guinea pig, e.g. | 
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            | Favourite trumpet piece (3) | 
             | 
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            | Favourite | 
            Mirror Classic | 
            24 Nov 2024 | 
          
          
            | _theory: favorite; most preferred theory? | 
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            | Favoured, as by a teacher? | 
            The Telegraph Mini | 
            20 Nov 2024 | 
          
          
            | Cuddle, darling? (3) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            13 Nov 2024 | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            12 Nov 2024 | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog, e.g. | 
            The Telegraph Mini | 
            10 Nov 2024 | 
          
          
            | ___-friendly (like some hotels) | 
            Universal | 
            10 Nov 2024 | 
          
          
            | Domesticated dog, e.g. | 
            Commuter | 
            01 Nov 2024 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            31 Oct 2024 | 
          
          
            | Companion animal | 
            Commuter | 
            29 Oct 2024 | 
          
          
            | Bruiser, to Elle Woods | 
            USA Today | 
            29 Oct 2024 | 
          
          
            | Home animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dog or goldfish, say | 
            The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 
            26 Oct 2024 | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal (3) | 
            Puzzler | 
            24 Oct 2024 | 
          
          
            | A tame animal such as a cat, dog (3) | 
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            | Family member who usually goes by one name | 
            New York Times | 
            21 Oct 2024 | 
          
          
            | Dog or cat at home | 
             | 
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            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            19 Oct 2024 | 
          
          
            | Part about Eastern domestic animal (3) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favourite dog, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            19 Oct 2024 | 
          
          
            | Adopted furry family member | 
             | 
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            | Clifford or Garfield | 
             | 
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            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
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            | Trumpeter's favourite piece (3) | 
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            | Occupant that may raise one's rent | 
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            | Iguana, to some | 
             | 
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            | "___ Society," game popular on Facebook where you can adopt and nurture a virtual animal | 
             | 
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            | Furry companion you might dress up in novelty costumes | 
             | 
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            | ___ peeve (minor annoyance) | 
             | 
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            | A favourite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 
            24 Sep 2024 | 
          
          
            | Garfield, to Jon | 
            USA Today | 
            24 Sep 2024 | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or budgie, eg | 
            Mirror Tea Time | 
            22 Sep 2024 | 
          
          
            | __ peeve | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            20 Sep 2024 | 
          
          
            | ___ food | 
            New York Times | 
            20 Sep 2024 | 
          
          
            | Adopted furball | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family's animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry family member | 
            USA Today | 
            15 Sep 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favorite beast | 
             | 
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            | Nonhuman "child" | 
            New York Times Mini | 
            14 Sep 2024 | 
          
          
            | 15th Prime Minister's monogram | 
             | 
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            | Family member who might be microchipped | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            13 Sep 2024 | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal: house - | 
             | 
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            | A trumpet piece to handle lovingly (3) | 
             | 
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            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            06 Sep 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite dog, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            06 Sep 2024 | 
          
          
            | Furry pal | 
             | 
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            | Gently stroke, as an animal in one's house | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favourite: teacher's ___ | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            27 Aug 2024 | 
          
          
            | Pal you'd take to the vet | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig or chameleon | 
            USA Today | 
            19 Aug 2024 | 
          
          
            | Furry pal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ | 
            Universal | 
            16 Aug 2024 | 
          
          
            | Domestic companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Most preferred | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            15 Aug 2024 | 
          
          
            | Companion animal | 
            Commuter | 
            15 Aug 2024 | 
          
          
            | Sulking fit | 
            The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 
            12 Aug 2024 | 
          
          
            | Furry house pal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ (favorite) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            09 Aug 2024 | 
          
          
            | Stroke a dog, say | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fur baby | 
            Universal | 
            08 Aug 2024 | 
          
          
            | Fur baby | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            30 Jul 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            Mirror Classic | 
            30 Jul 2024 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite, say | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Snake or hamster, e.g. | 
            Commuter | 
            29 Jul 2024 | 
          
          
            | A tame animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal best friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dog or hamster, often | 
            Commuter | 
            19 Jul 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 
            18 Jul 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            The Telegraph Quick | 
            18 Jul 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite part of Cape Town | 
            The Times Quick Cryptic | 
            13 Jul 2024 | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog in a house | 
             | 
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            | Cat, dog, or goldfish, for example | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster or cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adopted furball, say | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster in a cage, for example | 
             | 
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            | Only Canadian PM with message on the moon | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favoured animal having the sulks? (3) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson or Benjamin Button, to Taylor Swift | 
            USA Today | 
            30 Jun 2024 | 
          
          
            | Furry family friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            24 Jun 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite cat, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            24 Jun 2024 | 
          
          
            | Soft piece of velvet, nice to stroke | 
             | 
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            | Much loved trumpet piece | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Pat a pup | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | A favourite of the type to come first (3) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal at home | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            14 Jun 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite: teacher's - | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal kept in the home | 
            Puzzler Backwords | 
            11 Jun 2024 | 
          
          
            | Companion animal | 
            Commuter | 
            10 Jun 2024 | 
          
          
            | Dog or cat, frequently (3) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adopted furball, say | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family cat or dog | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Household animal | 
            The Sun Two Speed | 
            08 Jun 2024 | 
          
          
            | Fit cat or dog? | 
            The Sun Two Speed | 
            08 Jun 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite part of the Indian rope trick (3) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry lap warmer? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Tamed animal kept for companionship (3) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Beloved companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Commander or Major, for Joe Biden | 
            New York Times Mini | 
            31 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
            Commuter | 
            30 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Term of endearment on Tyneside, e.g. | 
            The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 
            28 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Cat, dog, or goldfish, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Butkus, for example, for Rocky | 
             | 
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            | "Ace Ventura: - Detective" | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favourite cat, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            23 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            23 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Animal addition to a family | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            18 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Most favored | 
            Newsday | 
            17 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Dearest carpeting centre (3) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favourite gerbil, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            16 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            16 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Homely animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal: family - | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favourite among the competitors(3) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ____, favourite pupil | 
            The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 
            15 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Many a vet visitor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ (teacher's favorite) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            06 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Type of 9-Down animal | 
            Family Time | 
            06 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite cat, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            06 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            02 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite dog, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            02 May 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            30 Apr 2024 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ (favorite) | 
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            | Your mouse, cat or dog | 
            Family Time | 
            28 Apr 2024 | 
          
          
            | "___ Sematary"; film for Fred Gwynne | 
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            | Elicit a purr, perhaps | 
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            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            27 Apr 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite dog, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            27 Apr 2024 | 
          
          
            | Turtle or cat, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Iguana or chameleon, at times | 
             | 
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            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            20 Apr 2024 | 
          
          
            | Hamster or snake, to some | 
            Universal | 
            18 Apr 2024 | 
          
          
            | Is it dear in Newcastle? (3) | 
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            | "___ Sematary"; 1989 horror movie | 
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            | Furry friend, or what you might do to one | 
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            | 2022 No. | 
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            | Potential adoptee from Hope For Paws | 
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            | Animal with an owner | 
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            | "___ Sounds" (1966 Beach Boys album) (3) | 
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            | Rub a dog's coat | 
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            | Snoopy, to Charlie Brown | 
            New York Times | 
            07 Apr 2024 | 
          
          
            | "Teacher's ___," animated sitcom starring Nathan Lane who voices the protagonist, Spot | 
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            | Favorite | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            02 Apr 2024 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            01 Apr 2024 | 
          
          
            | Animal companion that's often doted on | 
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            | Animal in a sematary (sic) for 1 Across (3) | 
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            | Soft, ultimately sweet darling (3) | 
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            | What you can feed under the table | 
            Family Time | 
            24 Mar 2024 | 
          
          
            | Furry companion, say | 
            Universal | 
            20 Mar 2024 | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig or teacup pig | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            19 Mar 2024 | 
          
          
            | "___ Sematary" (Stephen King novel made into a 2019 movie) | 
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            | Word that follows Auf Wiedersehen to give the title of a classic sitcom (3) | 
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            | Favourite hamster, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            16 Mar 2024 | 
          
          
            | Vet's patient | 
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            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            16 Mar 2024 | 
          
          
            | Whipped as a dog, one may be a cat! (3) | 
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            | Microchipped family member, maybe | 
            Universal | 
            11 Mar 2024 | 
          
          
            | Home/personal computer produced by Commodore in 1977 | 
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            | ___ project | 
            New York Times Mini | 
            06 Mar 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            05 Mar 2024 | 
          
          
            | Veterinary patient | 
            Family Time | 
            03 Mar 2024 | 
          
          
            | Animal kept around the house | 
            Universal | 
            29 Feb 2024 | 
          
          
            | It's in the doghouse? | 
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            | Cat or dog, perhaps, but not CatDog | 
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            | Domesticated animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            12 Feb 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite hamster? | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            12 Feb 2024 | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
            Mirror Quick | 
            10 Feb 2024 | 
          
          
            | Favourite dog, say | 
            Mirror Cryptic | 
            10 Feb 2024 | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            10 Feb 2024 | 
          
          
            | Childish temper (3) | 
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            | Touch an animal | 
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            | Canary or cat | 
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            | ___ spa | 
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            | One of the type taken for a walk? (3) | 
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            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
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            | Rebecca the raccoon, to Calvin Coolidge | 
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            | Canary or collie | 
            Newsday | 
            29 Jan 2024 | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
             | 
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            | Furry family member that 23d might request like 14a | 
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            | Family member brought home from the animal shelter | 
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            | Cat or fish, maybe | 
             | 
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            | Furry friend | 
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            | Classroom creature, sometimes | 
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            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
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            | Gerbil or goldfish sometimes | 
             | 
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            | Gerbil or budgie, eg | 
            Mirror Tea Time | 
            15 Jan 2024 | 
          
          
            | Cocker spaniel or cockatoo perhaps | 
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            | Flo, to Andy | 
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            | Parakeet or pig, perhaps | 
             | 
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            | "___ Sematary" (Stephen King novel) | 
             | 
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            | Veterinary patient | 
            Family Time | 
            08 Jan 2024 | 
          
          
            | Poodle or parrot | 
            Newsday | 
            08 Jan 2024 | 
          
          
            | House cat, for example | 
            Family Time | 
            31 Dec 2023 | 
          
          
            | Lap-loving family member | 
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            | Kitten or puppy, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Teacher's favorite, say | 
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            | A sitter might watch one | 
             | 
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            | Teacher's ___ (favorite) | 
             | 
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            | Domesticated animal | 
            The Telegraph Quick | 
            12 Dec 2023 | 
          
          
            | The favourite shows ill humour | 
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            | Vet visitor? | 
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            | Favourite | 
            Mirror Classic | 
            03 Dec 2023 | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog | 
            Universal | 
            01 Dec 2023 | 
          
          
            | Iguana or ball python, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Mouse in a house, maybe | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            30 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
            Commuter | 
            28 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Four-limbed family member | 
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            | Fur baby | 
            USA Today | 
            27 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Goldfish or Guinea pig, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | "__ Sematary"; 2019 movie | 
            TV | 
            26 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            Puzzler Backwords | 
            24 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Canine member of the family, for one | 
             | 
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            | Furry family friend | 
            Family Time | 
            23 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            23 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | What the neighbor's cat is | 
            Family Time | 
            20 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            20 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Furry family member | 
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            | Teacher's favourite | 
            Puzzler Backwords | 
            10 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | See 61 Across | 
            Newsday | 
            08 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | ___ Shop Boys ("West End Girls" duo) | 
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            | Cockatoo or cockapoo, say | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            07 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Kind of project or peeve | 
             | 
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            | Gently stroke | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            03 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Test of responsibility that's one step up from a plant | 
            New York Times Mini | 
            03 Nov 2023 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
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            | Stroke | 
            New York Times | 
            26 Oct 2023 | 
          
          
            | Dog or hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Animal that might eat people food | 
            USA Today | 
            20 Oct 2023 | 
          
          
            | Family member with paws, perhaps | 
             | 
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            | Furry household member | 
             | 
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            | Teacher's favorite | 
            Family Time | 
            16 Oct 2023 | 
          
          
            | Household animal, say | 
             | 
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            | Lab at home, say? | 
            Universal | 
            15 Oct 2023 | 
          
          
            | Document that may contain a microchip number and a veterinarian's signature | 
            New York Times | 
            12 Oct 2023 | 
          
          
            | Furry family friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Newsday | 
            06 Oct 2023 | 
          
          
            | Puppy or parrot | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            05 Oct 2023 | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            05 Oct 2023 | 
          
          
            | Domesticated furball | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve (minor annoyance) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry household member | 
            Family Time | 
            25 Sep 2023 | 
          
          
            | House sitter's responsibility, perhaps | 
            New York Times | 
            20 Sep 2023 | 
          
          
            | Hamster or fish, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Lizard, to some | 
            Universal | 
            17 Sep 2023 | 
          
          
            | Furry family member | 
            Family Time | 
            11 Sep 2023 | 
          
          
            | Teacher or grandma's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            USA Today | 
            05 Sep 2023 | 
          
          
            | Most preferred | 
            Newsday | 
            31 Aug 2023 | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
            The Guardian Quick | 
            30 Aug 2023 | 
          
          
            | Canary or collie | 
            Newsday | 
            28 Aug 2023 | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Household animal, say | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or hamster | 
            Universal | 
            17 Aug 2023 | 
          
          
            | Fur baby | 
            Family Time | 
            13 Aug 2023 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            11 Aug 2023 | 
          
          
            | Teacup pig, e.g | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            25 Jul 2023 | 
          
          
            | Fur baby | 
            Universal | 
            21 Jul 2023 | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            21 Jul 2023 | 
          
          
            | Fido or Fluffy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            19 Jul 2023 | 
          
          
            | With 45 Down, hardly a personal preference | 
            Newsday | 
            15 Jul 2023 | 
          
          
            | Vet's patient | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ | 
            Universal | 
            12 Jul 2023 | 
          
          
            | Pal with a paw | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster or cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            07 Jul 2023 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            06 Jul 2023 | 
          
          
            | Exercise time for Rover? | 
            The Times Cryptic | 
            06 Jul 2023 | 
          
          
            | Dog or goldfish | 
            Universal | 
            05 Jul 2023 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            27 Jun 2023 | 
          
          
            | Furry family member, maybe | 
            Universal | 
            22 Jun 2023 | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve (minor annoyance) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal that might sleep in a people bed | 
            USA Today | 
            13 Jun 2023 | 
          
          
            | Household animal | 
            The Times Concise | 
            01 Jun 2023 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            31 May 2023 | 
          
          
            | Canary or kitty | 
            Newsday | 
            31 May 2023 | 
          
          
            | Animal that's part of one's family, say | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry family member | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family adoptee | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            27 May 2023 | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            26 May 2023 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ (favorite) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Tamed animal? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ (favorite pupil) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry or feathered friend | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            30 Apr 2023 | 
          
          
            | Tabby or terrier, say | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            24 Apr 2023 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
            Universal | 
            12 Apr 2023 | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke the fur of | 
            Universal | 
            07 Apr 2023 | 
          
          
            | Domestic cat or hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry pal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or chinchilla | 
            Universal | 
            03 Apr 2023 | 
          
          
            | Family dog or cat | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            24 Mar 2023 | 
          
          
            | One may be named Whiskers or Rover | 
            Universal | 
            22 Mar 2023 | 
          
          
            | Dog or a cat, commonly | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Word before "project" or "hair" | 
            Universal | 
            18 Mar 2023 | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig or cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ | 
            New York Times | 
            13 Mar 2023 | 
          
          
            | Household animal | 
            Family Time | 
            12 Mar 2023 | 
          
          
            | Walker's charge | 
            New York Times | 
            09 Mar 2023 | 
          
          
            | Cockatiel or cocker spaniel | 
            USA Today | 
            04 Mar 2023 | 
          
          
            | Family hamster or dog, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Household animal | 
            USA Today | 
            02 Mar 2023 | 
          
          
            | Veterinary patient | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            26 Feb 2023 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            22 Feb 2023 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            13 Feb 2023 | 
          
          
            | Vet's patient | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | House animal | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            12 Feb 2023 | 
          
          
            | Beloved family animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry family member with their own toys | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Companion animal | 
            USA Today | 
            30 Jan 2023 | 
          
          
            | Dog or cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favored | 
            New York Times | 
            19 Jan 2023 | 
          
          
            | Your dog or cat, for example | 
            Family Time | 
            15 Jan 2023 | 
          
          
            | Vet's visitor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            11 Jan 2023 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            09 Jan 2023 | 
          
          
            | Domesticated furball? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            21 Dec 2022 | 
          
          
            | Fur baby | 
            Universal | 
            11 Dec 2022 | 
          
          
            | Family member who might be furry | 
            USA Today | 
            07 Dec 2022 | 
          
          
            | Cat or hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family dog, e.g | 
            Universal | 
            28 Nov 2022 | 
          
          
            | Goldfish or Guinea pig, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | One taken to the vet, perhaps | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fido or Fluffy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            25 Nov 2022 | 
          
          
            | Cat, canary or hamster | 
            Newsday | 
            22 Nov 2022 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            18 Nov 2022 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            14 Nov 2022 | 
          
          
            | Favourite part of Cape Town | 
            The Times Cryptic | 
            08 Nov 2022 | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
            Canadiana | 
            07 Nov 2022 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
            Universal | 
            04 Nov 2022 | 
          
          
            | Fido or Fluffy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            03 Nov 2022 | 
          
          
            | Cat perhaps in bad mood | 
            The Times Cryptic | 
            28 Oct 2022 | 
          
          
            | Domesticated cat | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            25 Oct 2022 | 
          
          
            | You name it! | 
            Universal | 
            20 Oct 2022 | 
          
          
            | Family member with paws, perhaps | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fur baby, maybe | 
            Universal | 
            19 Oct 2022 | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve (minor annoyance) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            24 Sep 2022 | 
          
          
            | Snit | 
            New York Times | 
            09 Sep 2022 | 
          
          
            | Most favored | 
            Newsday | 
            08 Sep 2022 | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            29 Aug 2022 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            USA Today | 
            26 Aug 2022 | 
          
          
            | Rabbit, for some | 
            Family Time | 
            08 Aug 2022 | 
          
          
            | See 2-Down | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            08 Aug 2022 | 
          
          
            | "___ Sematary," 1989 song by the Ramones that was featured in the titular film adaptation | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kind of project | 
            New York Times | 
            04 Aug 2022 | 
          
          
            | Most favored | 
            Newsday | 
            22 Jul 2022 | 
          
          
            | Word before peeve or project | 
            New York Times | 
            19 Jul 2022 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            18 Jul 2022 | 
          
          
            | Family dog, e.g | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            17 Jul 2022 | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog, e.g | 
            Family Time | 
            17 Jul 2022 | 
          
          
            | Feistiest PM's monogram | 
            Canadiana | 
            11 Jul 2022 | 
          
          
            | Hamster or cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Companion animal | 
            USA Today | 
            09 Jul 2022 | 
          
          
            | Family guinea pig, for one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            05 Jul 2022 | 
          
          
            | Vet's patient | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            05 Jul 2022 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            03 Jul 2022 | 
          
          
            | Family adoptee | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            30 Jun 2022 | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            22 Jun 2022 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            21 Jun 2022 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            20 Jun 2022 | 
          
          
            | Nonhuman member of the family | 
            New York Times | 
            06 Jun 2022 | 
          
          
            | Tarantula, to some | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            31 May 2022 | 
          
          
            | Cuddle | 
            Canadiana | 
            23 May 2022 | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog, e.g | 
            Universal | 
            18 May 2022 | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
            USA Today | 
            14 May 2022 | 
          
          
            | Water bowl user | 
            USA Today | 
            08 May 2022 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend, maybe | 
            Universal | 
            06 May 2022 | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
            USA Today | 
            05 May 2022 | 
          
          
            | Homonym for either a "domestic cat" or "coddle" | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
            The Times Concise | 
            02 May 2022 | 
          
          
            | One lives rent-free | 
            Universal | 
            28 Apr 2022 | 
          
          
            | Household dog or hamster | 
            Newsday | 
            26 Apr 2022 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            23 Apr 2022 | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve | 
            USA Today | 
            22 Apr 2022 | 
          
          
            | Lab in one’s house, maybe | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            21 Apr 2022 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            16 Apr 2022 | 
          
          
            | Fur-fect friend? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | You may teach it tricks | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            The Guardian Quick | 
            31 Mar 2022 | 
          
          
            | The lizard in your room is one | 
            Family Time | 
            27 Mar 2022 | 
          
          
            | Fido or Tabby | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            25 Mar 2022 | 
          
          
            | Cockatoo or cockapoo, perhaps | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            22 Mar 2022 | 
          
          
            | Something that all but three U.S. presidents have had while in office | 
            New York Times | 
            20 Mar 2022 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            19 Mar 2022 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            15 Mar 2022 | 
          
          
            | Apple of one’s eye | 
            The Times Concise | 
            13 Mar 2022 | 
          
          
            | Snowy, to Tintin | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's dearest | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Shedding friend, maybe | 
            The Washington Post Sunday | 
            27 Feb 2022 | 
          
          
            | Most preferred | 
            Newsday | 
            24 Feb 2022 | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            15 Feb 2022 | 
          
          
            | Kitty or doggie | 
            Newsday | 
            14 Feb 2022 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            11 Feb 2022 | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            06 Feb 2022 | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            02 Feb 2022 | 
          
          
            | The snake in your room is one | 
            Family Time | 
            23 Jan 2022 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            14 Jan 2022 | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve | 
            USA Today | 
            12 Jan 2022 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kennel visitor | 
            USA Today | 
            02 Jan 2022 | 
          
          
            | Garfield, to Jon Arbuckle | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Companion animal | 
            USA Today | 
            22 Dec 2021 | 
          
          
            | Cat or ferret, e.g | 
            Universal | 
            14 Dec 2021 | 
          
          
            | Furry family friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Non-human family member, perhaps | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cuddle | 
            Canadiana | 
            06 Dec 2021 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            02 Dec 2021 | 
          
          
            | Animal kept for companionship up in Mount Ephraim | 
            Irish Times Crosaire | 
            27 Nov 2021 | 
          
          
            | Carrier rider | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            21 Nov 2021 | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            09 Nov 2021 | 
          
          
            | Dog or guinea pig | 
            Universal | 
            27 Oct 2021 | 
          
          
            | It could eat under the table | 
            Family Time | 
            18 Oct 2021 | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
            Universal | 
            14 Oct 2021 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or a poodle, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Domestic cat or dog | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal with its own Instagram, perhaps | 
            USA Today | 
            23 Sep 2021 | 
          
          
            | Santa's Little Helper, to the Simpson family | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Household animal, say | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Domesticated dog or cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Champ, to Biden | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            06 Sep 2021 | 
          
          
            | Champ, to Biden | 
            The Washington Post | 
            06 Sep 2021 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            New York Times | 
            04 Sep 2021 | 
          
          
            | Adoptee, maybe | 
            The Washington Post | 
            02 Sep 2021 | 
          
          
            | Adoptee, maybe | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            02 Sep 2021 | 
          
          
            | Caged bird, often | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            29 Aug 2021 | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal in a family photo | 
            USA Today | 
            22 Aug 2021 | 
          
          
            | Parrot or poodle | 
            USA Today | 
            17 Aug 2021 | 
          
          
            | The iguana in your room | 
            Family Time | 
            16 Aug 2021 | 
          
          
            | "Peeve" preceder? | 
             | 
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            | Thing fed daily | 
            Family Time | 
            15 Aug 2021 | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
            New York Times | 
            15 Aug 2021 | 
          
          
            | Word before "name" or "food" | 
            Universal | 
            14 Aug 2021 | 
          
          
            | Furbaby | 
            USA Today | 
            13 Aug 2021 | 
          
          
            | Adoptee into the family | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            04 Aug 2021 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            03 Aug 2021 | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            31 Jul 2021 | 
          
          
            | Animal clinic visitor | 
            USA Today | 
            28 Jul 2021 | 
          
          
            | Dog or hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            The Telegraph Quick | 
            07 Jul 2021 | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal member of the family | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or ferret | 
            Universal | 
            01 Jul 2021 | 
          
          
            | Companion from an animal shelter | 
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            | Favoured exercise by first of treadmills  | 
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            | Domesticated animal | 
             | 
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            | Tarantula or a turtle, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Parrot or puppy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            31 May 2021 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            28 May 2021 | 
          
          
            | Family dog or cat | 
            Newsday | 
            26 May 2021 | 
          
          
            | Famous Canadian monogram | 
            Canadiana | 
            10 May 2021 | 
          
          
            | Puppy or kitten | 
            The Washington Post | 
            05 May 2021 | 
          
          
            | Puppy or kitten | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            05 May 2021 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ | 
            Universal | 
            29 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or hamster, often | 
            The Washington Post | 
            26 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Trudeau monogram | 
            Canadiana | 
            26 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or hamster, often | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            26 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            25 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            The Washington Post | 
            25 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Terrier or tabby | 
            Newsday | 
            23 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            23 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | "___ Sematary," 2019 horror film based on Stephen King's 1983 novel | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Word before "shop" or "project" | 
            Universal | 
            14 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Adopted cat, say | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            13 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Adopted cat, say | 
            The Washington Post | 
            13 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Fur shedder in a home | 
            Family Time | 
            12 Apr 2021 | 
          
          
            | Canary or kitty | 
            Newsday | 
            31 Mar 2021 | 
          
          
            | Perry the Platypus, to Phineas and Ferb | 
            USA Today | 
            30 Mar 2021 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ (favorite student) | 
            Family Time | 
            29 Mar 2021 | 
          
          
            | Cat or hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Word before food or theory | 
            New York Times | 
            25 Mar 2021 | 
          
          
            | Dog or a cat, commonly | 
             | 
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            | Indoor animal | 
            New York Times | 
            15 Mar 2021 | 
          
          
            | Family adoptee | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            08 Mar 2021 | 
          
          
            | Four-legged companion | 
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            | ___ peeve (annoyance) | 
             | 
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            | Alpo or Whiskas eater | 
            The Washington Post Sunday | 
            14 Feb 2021 | 
          
          
            | Ferret or cat, e.g | 
            USA Today | 
            14 Feb 2021 | 
          
          
            | Friendly family member | 
            Family Time | 
            08 Feb 2021 | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve (endless barking, perhaps) | 
            Universal | 
            05 Feb 2021 | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | One often talked down to? | 
            The Washington Post | 
            31 Jan 2021 | 
          
          
            | One often talked down to? | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            31 Jan 2021 | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or hamster, for one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Tarantula or scorpion, for some | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            19 Jan 2021 | 
          
          
            | Companion animal | 
            USA Today | 
            18 Jan 2021 | 
          
          
            | Collie or canary | 
            Newsday | 
            18 Jan 2021 | 
          
          
            | Your doggy or hamster | 
            Family Time | 
            11 Jan 2021 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            USA Today | 
            06 Jan 2021 | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            The Telegraph Quick | 
            29 Dec 2020 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
            Newsday | 
            29 Dec 2020 | 
          
          
            | Veterinarian visitor | 
             | 
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            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
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            | Champ or Major, for the Bidens | 
            Universal | 
            25 Dec 2020 | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve | 
            USA Today | 
            22 Dec 2020 | 
          
          
            | House cat, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Puppy or parakeet, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Stroke a dog? | 
             | 
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            | Stroke a dog? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Parakeet or poodle | 
            Newsday | 
            07 Dec 2020 | 
          
          
            | With 45 Down, watches Spot, say | 
            Newsday | 
            04 Dec 2020 | 
          
          
            | ___ name | 
            New York Times | 
            28 Nov 2020 | 
          
          
            | Cat or canary, e.g | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            23 Nov 2020 | 
          
          
            | Water bowl visitor | 
            USA Today | 
            11 Nov 2020 | 
          
          
            | Like Hachiko or Marley | 
             | 
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            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
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            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kennel client | 
            Newsday | 
            18 Oct 2020 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
            The Times Concise | 
            01 Oct 2020 | 
          
          
            | Your gerbil, for one | 
            Family Time | 
            27 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Friend who might be furry | 
            USA Today | 
            21 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Vet's patient | 
            The Washington Post | 
            16 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Vet's patient | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            16 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Word before 'peeve' or 'project' | 
            USA Today | 
            15 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Household cat or dog | 
            Newsday | 
            14 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Family dog, e.g | 
            USA Today | 
            13 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Doggie or kitty | 
            Newsday | 
            07 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Goldfish or guinea pig | 
            Universal | 
            05 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            05 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
            The Washington Post | 
            05 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            05 Sep 2020 | 
          
          
            | See 27-Down | 
            New York Times | 
            24 Aug 2020 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
            Universal | 
            21 Aug 2020 | 
          
          
            | Companion critter | 
            Family Time | 
            17 Aug 2020 | 
          
          
            | Source of a shed in the house? | 
            Family Time | 
            16 Aug 2020 | 
          
          
            | Your furry companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Term of endearment | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | A cat or a dog might be one | 
            USA Today | 
            04 Aug 2020 | 
          
          
            | Shelter rescue | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            20 Jul 2020 | 
          
          
            | Your furry pal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Most preferred | 
            Newsday | 
            16 Jul 2020 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | "What ___ Should I Get?," 2015 book by Dr. Seuss that chronicles the adventures of Jay and Kay | 
             | 
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            | Caress | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            02 Jul 2020 | 
          
          
            | Barking companion, say | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry friend in the house | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
            USA Today | 
            07 Jun 2020 | 
          
          
            | Vet visitor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            20 May 2020 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            The Washington Post | 
            20 May 2020 | 
          
          
            | Cat or hamster | 
            Universal | 
            17 May 2020 | 
          
          
            | Your hamster or cat, for example | 
            Family Time | 
            11 May 2020 | 
          
          
            | Hamster, perhaps | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            09 May 2020 | 
          
          
            | Bad mood | 
            New York Times | 
            09 May 2020 | 
          
          
            | Friend with soft fur, often | 
            USA Today | 
            23 Apr 2020 | 
          
          
            | Dearie | 
            New York Times | 
            22 Apr 2020 | 
          
          
            | You may make an Instagram account for one | 
            Universal | 
            13 Apr 2020 | 
          
          
            | Adopt-a-thon adoptee | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            01 Apr 2020 | 
          
          
            | Adopt-a-thon adoptee | 
            The Washington Post | 
            01 Apr 2020 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Newsday | 
            22 Mar 2020 | 
          
          
            | Goldfish or gerbil | 
            Universal | 
            11 Mar 2020 | 
          
          
            | Acquisition from a shelter | 
            USA Today | 
            07 Mar 2020 | 
          
          
            | Dog, cat, or parakeet | 
            Newsday | 
            24 Feb 2020 | 
          
          
            | Fur shedder | 
            Family Time | 
            17 Feb 2020 | 
          
          
            | Sweetheart | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            13 Feb 2020 | 
          
          
            | Treat like a dog? | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            12 Feb 2020 | 
          
          
            | Treat like a dog? | 
            The Washington Post | 
            12 Feb 2020 | 
          
          
            | Cat or hamster | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Term of endearment | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kitten or hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
            Universal | 
            26 Dec 2019 | 
          
          
            | Animal kept in the house | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            22 Dec 2019 | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig or goldfish, say | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            03 Dec 2019 | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            01 Dec 2019 | 
          
          
            | Animal with a collar | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Collie or cockatoo | 
            Newsday | 
            27 Nov 2019 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            24 Nov 2019 | 
          
          
            | Ferret, maybe | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            13 Nov 2019 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Universal | 
            07 Nov 2019 | 
          
          
            | Something a zoo animal isn't | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Something a zoo animal isn't | 
            New York Times | 
            06 Nov 2019 | 
          
          
            | Many a vet visitor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Pierre's monogram | 
            Canadiana | 
            21 Oct 2019 | 
          
          
            | Beloved family animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Macaw, for some | 
            The Washington Post | 
            02 Oct 2019 | 
          
          
            | Macaw, for some | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            02 Oct 2019 | 
          
          
            | Dog, cat or hamster | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Collar wearer, often | 
            The Washington Post | 
            15 Sep 2019 | 
          
          
            | Collar wearer, often | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            15 Sep 2019 | 
          
          
            | A rat that's your friend | 
            Family Time | 
            01 Sep 2019 | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
            The Washington Post | 
            28 Aug 2019 | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            28 Aug 2019 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | 24-Down, to Dorothy | 
            Universal | 
            22 Aug 2019 | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Vet's client? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Like a favored project | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            08 Aug 2019 | 
          
          
            | Like a favored project | 
            The Washington Post | 
            08 Aug 2019 | 
          
          
            | Nonhuman family member | 
            USA Today | 
            04 Aug 2019 | 
          
          
            | Preferred | 
            Newsday | 
            03 Aug 2019 | 
          
          
            | Pirate's parrot, e.g | 
            New York Times | 
            31 Jul 2019 | 
          
          
            | Goldfish or snake | 
            Universal | 
            03 Jul 2019 | 
          
          
            | Eccentric's heir, maybe | 
            USA Today | 
            28 Jun 2019 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Many a vet visitor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Vet's visitor | 
            USA Today | 
            25 Jun 2019 | 
          
          
            | Goldfish, sometimes | 
            Family Time | 
            16 Jun 2019 | 
          
          
            | Favored | 
            The New Yorker | 
            10 Jun 2019 | 
          
          
            | Hamster at home | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal with a collar | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Gerbil, e.g | 
            The Washington Post Sunday | 
            19 May 2019 | 
          
          
            | Adopted cat, e.g | 
            The Washington Post | 
            06 May 2019 | 
          
          
            | Adopted cat, e.g | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            06 May 2019 | 
          
          
            | Cockatoo or cockapoo | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            06 May 2019 | 
          
          
            | Doll | 
            New York Times | 
            03 May 2019 | 
          
          
            | Dog or goldfish | 
            Universal | 
            20 Apr 2019 | 
          
          
            | Hamster, e.g | 
            Universal | 
            10 Apr 2019 | 
          
          
            | Toto, for Dorothy | 
            Universal | 
            03 Apr 2019 | 
          
          
            | Pomeranian or parakeet | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            01 Apr 2019 | 
          
          
            | "___ Sematary," adapted horror film of 1989 of a novel of the same name by Stephen King | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | It may walk on four legs in your house | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Vet visitor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fondle | 
            Canadiana | 
            18 Mar 2019 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            New York Times | 
            12 Mar 2019 | 
          
          
            | Adoptee, maybe | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            09 Mar 2019 | 
          
          
            | Adoptee, maybe | 
            The Washington Post | 
            09 Mar 2019 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ (teacher's favorite) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | '70s rock? | 
            New York Times | 
            27 Feb 2019 | 
          
          
            | Household creature | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
            New York Times | 
            18 Feb 2019 | 
          
          
            | A hamster, for many | 
            Family Time | 
            17 Feb 2019 | 
          
          
            | Lab in one's home, e.g | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            14 Feb 2019 | 
          
          
            | What 34-Across can be | 
            Family Time | 
            04 Feb 2019 | 
          
          
            | Dog or cat at home | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Four-footer in the family | 
            Family Time | 
            28 Jan 2019 | 
          
          
            | Most preferred | 
            New York Times | 
            27 Jan 2019 | 
          
          
            | Tabby or Spot | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            22 Jan 2019 | 
          
          
            | Vet visitor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adoptee, maybe | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Vet's visitor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cockatoo or cockapoo | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Pirate's parrot, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Most preferred | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Doll | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | '70s rock? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Water bowl drinker | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Lab in one's home, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Pomeranian or parakeet | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family adoptee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Toto, for Dorothy | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Goldfish or snake | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dog or goldfish | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | 24-Down, to Dorothy | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Eccentric's heir, maybe | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adopted cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Macaw, for some | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Like a favored project | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Nonhuman family member | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Collar wearer, often | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fluffy or Fido | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            31 Dec 2018 | 
          
          
            | Animal companion at home | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or kitty, for some | 
            Universal | 
            01 Dec 2018 | 
          
          
            | Kitten or hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Household creature | 
            Universal | 
            26 Nov 2018 | 
          
          
            | Furry companion at home, dog or a cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Pampered creature | 
            Universal | 
            14 Nov 2018 | 
          
          
            | Tamed animal | 
            Family Time | 
            11 Nov 2018 | 
          
          
            | Much adored four-legged friend in some homes | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Instant member of the family | 
            Universal | 
            07 Nov 2018 | 
          
          
            | Family member brought over from an animal shelter? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Odie, to John | 
            USA Today | 
            07 Nov 2018 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ (to be the teacher's favorite) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kitty cat, e.g | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            04 Nov 2018 | 
          
          
            | Cockapoo or cockatoo, maybe | 
            New York Times | 
            28 Oct 2018 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
            USA Today | 
            28 Oct 2018 | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat, guinea pig, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | See 30 Across | 
            The Washington Post Sunday | 
            23 Sep 2018 | 
          
          
            | Furry family member? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dear family friend | 
            Universal | 
            13 Sep 2018 | 
          
          
            | Cat or a turtle, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fido or Fluffy | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            07 Sep 2018 | 
          
          
            | One entering through a small door, perhaps | 
            The Washington Post Sunday | 
            02 Sep 2018 | 
          
          
            | Appreciate a dog | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Show affection to a dog, for e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry household member | 
            Family Time | 
            20 Aug 2018 | 
          
          
            | Hamster or a poodle, for e.g, | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            11 Aug 2018 | 
          
          
            | Hamster, for e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Responsibility for a house sitter, maybe | 
            New York Times | 
            17 Jul 2018 | 
          
          
            | Shelter rescuee | 
            USA Today | 
            16 Jul 2018 | 
          
          
            | Favored one | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            15 Jul 2018 | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            The Times Cryptic | 
            15 Jul 2018 | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
            Universal | 
            15 Jul 2018 | 
          
          
            | Favored one | 
            The Washington Post | 
            15 Jul 2018 | 
          
          
            | Dog, cat or hamster | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favourite exercises taking brief time  | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adoptee from the 38-Across, perhaps | 
            The Washington Post | 
            04 Jul 2018 | 
          
          
            | Adoptee from the 38-Across, perhaps | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            04 Jul 2018 | 
          
          
            | Beloved family animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Irritated state | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            16 Jun 2018 | 
          
          
            | Family friend, often | 
            Newsday | 
            15 Jun 2018 | 
          
          
            | Adoption option | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            05 Jun 2018 | 
          
          
            | Dog, e.g | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            21 May 2018 | 
          
          
            | Rex, to Reagan | 
            The Washington Post Sunday | 
            20 May 2018 | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
            New York Times | 
            15 May 2018 | 
          
          
            | Kitty-cat, e.g | 
            New York Times | 
            13 May 2018 | 
          
          
            | Adopted furball, say | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Puppy or parrot | 
            Newsday | 
            18 Apr 2018 | 
          
          
            | Beloved family animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family cat, e.g | 
            The Washington Post | 
            03 Apr 2018 | 
          
          
            | Family cat, e.g | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            03 Apr 2018 | 
          
          
            | Your dog, hamster or cat | 
            Family Time | 
            02 Apr 2018 | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig, e.g | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            28 Mar 2018 | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig, e.g | 
            The Washington Post | 
            28 Mar 2018 | 
          
          
            | Household dog, for one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Designated critter, often | 
            The Washington Post Sunday | 
            25 Mar 2018 | 
          
          
            | Pluto, to Mickey Mouse | 
            USA Today | 
            22 Mar 2018 | 
          
          
            | Favourite training tons  | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry pal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Responsibility lesson for a child | 
            New York Times | 
            11 Feb 2018 | 
          
          
            | Kennel guest | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Extra cost for an airline passenger | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Term of endearment | 
            New York Times | 
            20 Jan 2018 | 
          
          
            | Adopt-a-thon adoptee | 
            Newsday | 
            14 Jan 2018 | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
            Canadiana | 
            08 Jan 2018 | 
          
          
            | Domesticated companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Domestic animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favored one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adoptee from the 38-Across, perhaps | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dear family friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Household creature | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Irritated state | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Shelter rescuee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Odie, to John | 
             | 
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            | Cockapoo or cockatoo, maybe | 
             | 
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            | Gerbil or kitty, for some | 
             | 
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            | Instant member of the family | 
             | 
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            | Pampered creature | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kitty-cat, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Stroke | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Responsibility lesson for a child | 
             | 
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            | Responsibility for a house sitter, maybe | 
             | 
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            | Adoption option | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fluffy or Fido | 
             | 
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            | Favorite | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            31 Dec 2017 | 
          
          
            | Odie, to Jon Arbuckle | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            21 Dec 2017 | 
          
          
            | Odie, to Jon Arbuckle | 
            The Washington Post | 
            21 Dec 2017 | 
          
          
            | Family dog, e.g | 
            The Washington Post | 
            18 Dec 2017 | 
          
          
            | Family dog, e.g | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            18 Dec 2017 | 
          
          
            | Iguana, for some | 
            Jonesin | 
            12 Dec 2017 | 
          
          
            | Microchipped family member, perhaps | 
            USA Today | 
            03 Dec 2017 | 
          
          
            | Hamster or gerbil, often | 
            Family Time | 
            20 Nov 2017 | 
          
          
            | Kitty or canary | 
            Newsday | 
            15 Nov 2017 | 
          
          
            | Dog or cat in the house | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favourite | 
            The Times Concise | 
            15 Oct 2017 | 
          
          
            | Dog or cat in the house | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dog, cat or hamster | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Ferret, for some | 
            Newsday | 
            06 Oct 2017 | 
          
          
            | Many a vet visitor | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            03 Oct 2017 | 
          
          
            | Nonhuman member of the family | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            02 Oct 2017 | 
          
          
            | Collar wearer | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            16 Sep 2017 | 
          
          
            | Sweetie | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            14 Sep 2017 | 
          
          
            | Parabolic, e.g | 
            New York Times | 
            31 Aug 2017 | 
          
          
            | Kennel guest | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            24 Aug 2017 | 
          
          
            | Kennel guest | 
            The Washington Post | 
            24 Aug 2017 | 
          
          
            | One often sleeping on the floor | 
             | 
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            | An animal companion in households | 
             | 
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            | Dino, to the Flintstones | 
            USA Today | 
            08 Aug 2017 | 
          
          
            | Four-legged friend | 
            Family Time | 
            06 Aug 2017 | 
          
          
            | Kitten or hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
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            | Adoptee from a shelter | 
            USA Today | 
            27 Jul 2017 | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry friend in the household | 
            Family Time | 
            16 Jul 2017 | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or goldfish, e.g | 
            Universal | 
            20 May 2017 | 
          
          
            | Cat, often | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            10 May 2017 | 
          
          
            | Cat, often | 
            The Washington Post | 
            10 May 2017 | 
          
          
            | Poodle or parrot | 
            Newsday | 
            07 May 2017 | 
          
          
            | Environmental org | 
            Canadiana | 
            01 May 2017 | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            26 Apr 2017 | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
            The Washington Post | 
            26 Apr 2017 | 
          
          
            | Feline or canine companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Lap dog, for one | 
            Canadiana | 
            17 Apr 2017 | 
          
          
            | A hamster, often | 
            Family Time | 
            03 Apr 2017 | 
          
          
            | Household animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Shelter adoptee | 
            Newsday | 
            19 Mar 2017 | 
          
          
            | Furry member of the family | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dog, cat or hamster | 
            New York Times | 
            23 Feb 2017 | 
          
          
            | Humane Society adoptee | 
            USA Today | 
            20 Feb 2017 | 
          
          
            | With 64-Across, snookums or sweetie, say | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            19 Feb 2017 | 
          
          
            | Show affection to, as a dog | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            13 Feb 2017 | 
          
          
            | Furry family friend | 
            Family Time | 
            30 Jan 2017 | 
          
          
            | Family member who was probably adopted | 
            New York Times | 
            17 Jan 2017 | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
            USA Today | 
            12 Jan 2017 | 
          
          
            | Family member who was probably adopted | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dog, cat or hamster | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
             | 
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            | Odie, to Jon Arbuckle | 
             | 
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            | Cat, often | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Treat like a dog? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Microchipped family member, perhaps | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Humane Society adoptee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dino, to the Flintstones | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kennel guest | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family dog, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or goldfish, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Extra cost for an airline passenger | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adoptee from a shelter | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Smallest member of the family, often | 
            Universal | 
            20 Dec 2016 | 
          
          
            | Fondle | 
            The Telegraph Quick | 
            22 Nov 2016 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            Universal | 
            21 Nov 2016 | 
          
          
            | Pig, to some | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            16 Oct 2016 | 
          
          
            | Kitty or doggie | 
            Newsday | 
            28 Sep 2016 | 
          
          
            | Family member who may eat off the floor | 
            Universal | 
            21 Sep 2016 | 
          
          
            | Class favorite | 
            USA Today | 
            20 Sep 2016 | 
          
          
            | 5 Down, for one | 
            Newsday | 
            06 Sep 2016 | 
          
          
            | Hamster or goldfish, for example | 
            Family Time | 
            28 Aug 2016 | 
          
          
            | Most favored | 
            Newsday | 
            26 Aug 2016 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ | 
            New York Times | 
            22 Aug 2016 | 
          
          
            | Visitor to the vet | 
            USA Today | 
            03 Aug 2016 | 
          
          
            | Adopt-a-thon adoptee | 
            USA Today | 
            02 Aug 2016 | 
          
          
            | Cherished | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            30 Jul 2016 | 
          
          
            | One may be adopted | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            19 Jul 2016 | 
          
          
            | Dog, cat or maybe a parrot | 
            New York Times | 
            18 Jul 2016 | 
          
          
            | Favourite; fondle | 
            The Telegraph Quick | 
            18 Jul 2016 | 
          
          
            | Raccoon, at times | 
            Newsday | 
            09 Jul 2016 | 
          
          
            | Certain companion | 
            The Washington Post | 
            07 Jul 2016 | 
          
          
            | Manx of the house? | 
            Family Time | 
            04 Jul 2016 | 
          
          
            | Shelter adoptee | 
            USA Today | 
            03 Jul 2016 | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig, for some | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            19 Jun 2016 | 
          
          
            | Spot for a family, quite possibly | 
            Newsday | 
            18 Jun 2016 | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
            Thomas Joseph | 
            04 Jun 2016 | 
          
          
            | Scan for the favourite | 
            Irish Times Crosaire | 
            04 Jun 2016 | 
          
          
            | Kind of classic rock? | 
            New York Times | 
            27 May 2016 | 
          
          
            | Family cat, e.g | 
            Premier Sunday | 
            15 May 2016 | 
          
          
            | Eccentric's heir, perhaps | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            03 May 2016 | 
          
          
            | 1 or 33 Across | 
            Newsday | 
            10 Apr 2016 | 
          
          
            | Stroke lovingly | 
            The Washington Post | 
            04 Mar 2016 | 
          
          
            | Pal with a paw | 
            USA Today | 
            03 Mar 2016 | 
          
          
            | Furry household member | 
            Universal | 
            25 Feb 2016 | 
          
          
            | Animal with a collar | 
            New York Times | 
            22 Feb 2016 | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
            Newsday | 
            26 Jan 2016 | 
          
          
            | Furry pal | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            18 Jan 2016 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's ___ | 
             | 
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            | Smallest member of the family, often | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family member who may eat off the floor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Shelter adoptee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Visitor to the vet | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adopt-a-thon adoptee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kind of classic rock? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dog, cat or maybe a parrot | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Class favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig, for some | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Lab in one's home, say | 
            Wall Street Journal | 
            31 Dec 2015 | 
          
          
            | Like a preferred theory | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            17 Dec 2015 | 
          
          
            | Animal friend | 
            USA Today | 
            09 Dec 2015 | 
          
          
            | Hamster or parakeet | 
            Newsday | 
            01 Dec 2015 | 
          
          
            | Favourite verse writer, not old  | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal in the house | 
            Family Time | 
            23 Nov 2015 | 
          
          
            | Teacher's fave | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            17 Nov 2015 | 
          
          
            | House cat, e.g | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            16 Nov 2015 | 
          
          
            | Furry adoptee | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            13 Nov 2015 | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog, often | 
            Universal | 
            10 Nov 2015 | 
          
          
            | Scooby-Doo, to Shaggy | 
            The Washington Post | 
            07 Nov 2015 | 
          
          
            | Responsibility of many a house sitter | 
            New York Times | 
            19 Oct 2015 | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or canary | 
            USA Today | 
            11 Oct 2015 | 
          
          
            | Bird in a cage, often | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            30 Sep 2015 | 
          
          
            | Shelter adoptee | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            21 Sep 2015 | 
          
          
            | __ scan | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            26 Jul 2015 | 
          
          
            | Collared one | 
            New York Times | 
            12 Jul 2015 | 
          
          
            | Small member of the family | 
            Family Time | 
            05 Jul 2015 | 
          
          
            | Shih tzu or cockapoo, e.g | 
            Jonesin | 
            02 Jul 2015 | 
          
          
            | Furry adoptee | 
            The Chronicle of Higher Education | 
            26 Jun 2015 | 
          
          
            | Word before parrot or project | 
            Newsday | 
            18 Jun 2015 | 
          
          
            | Your dog or cat, for example | 
            Family Time | 
            15 Jun 2015 | 
          
          
            | Shelter acquisition | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            04 Jun 2015 | 
          
          
            | Your dog or cat | 
            Family Time | 
            04 May 2015 | 
          
          
            | Household member | 
            Eugene Sheffer | 
            21 Apr 2015 | 
          
          
            | Beloved animal | 
            USA Today | 
            26 Mar 2015 | 
          
          
            | With 123-Across, personal annoyance | 
            LA Times Daily | 
            22 Feb 2015 | 
          
          
            | Beloved animal | 
            Universal | 
            30 Jan 2015 | 
          
          
            | Cat; perhaps a rat; probably not a bat | 
            Newsday | 
            21 Jan 2015 | 
          
          
            | Veterinarian's patient | 
            Universal | 
            09 Jan 2015 | 
          
          
            | Four-footed friend | 
            Newsday | 
            08 Jan 2015 | 
          
          
            | Shelter adoptee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dearie | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | With 123-Across, personal annoyance | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or canary | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | __ scan | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Lab in one's home, say | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Shelter acquisition | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Like a preferred theory | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Bird in a cage, often | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adopt-a-thon adoptee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Collared one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Responsibility of many a house sitter | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adoptee, perhaps | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Scooby-Doo, to Shaggy | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | See 41-Across | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Beloved animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Subject of rescuing | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Word before parrot or project | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Preferred | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Poodle or parrot | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Most preferred | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry adoptee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster or parakeet | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Four-footed friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat; perhaps a rat; probably not a bat | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Beloved animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog, often | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Veterinarian's patient | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | House cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry or feathered friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fave | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dino, for the Flintstones | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite, as a project | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Four-footed friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Yours may be adopted | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Ferret, for one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal you feed | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adopt-a-thon adoptee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fried with four legs | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Collar wearer | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Astro, to the Jetsons | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dino, for the Flintstones | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Garfield, to Jon | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Treat like a dog? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Four-footed friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster or hound | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Puppy or parrot | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Poodle or parakeet | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kitty, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | See 90-Across | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fondle | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Word before name or project | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Home animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal kept for companionship | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Caged bird, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | ___ Shop Boys ("Go West" band) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | See 16-Across | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry or feathered friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Spa visitor who doesn't pay the bill? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | __ name | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Water-bowl user (or the start of a film and TV actor's split personality) | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Four-footed friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Socks for Clinton, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sweetie | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Comforting companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Vet's charge | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Four-footed friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Socks for Clinton, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sweetie | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fluffy or Spot | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster or dog | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Vet's patient | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Rub the right way | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Iguana, maybe | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog, for example | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Prized | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cherished | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Bo, for the First Family | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Manx of the house? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Veterinarian's visitor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Perfect Circle song you feed? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Irritable state | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or gerbil, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adoption option | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Parrot, perhaps | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal in the family | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Shelter adoptee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Most favored | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cherished | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal kept in the house | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Comforting companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Iguana or Chihuahua, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fondle | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Housebroken animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Rub the right way? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Brian on "Family Guy," e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Astro, Scooby-Doo or Dino | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite in class | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | One often sleeping on the floor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | House cat, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dishwalla "___ Your Friends" | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | ___ Shop Boys | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Pluto, to Mickey | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite student | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Comforting companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | One may have a sitter | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favored student | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | One may have a sitter | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | One often sleeping on the floor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Rub the right way? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favored student | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig, maybe | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Rat, to some | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite in class | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Housebroken animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Veterinary patient | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Apt rhyme for 26-Down | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Four-footed family member | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Your dog or cat, for example | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Most preferred | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | King's "___ Sematary" | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Housebroken companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | It's kept for companionship | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Housecat, for example | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fondle the fur of | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dog, often | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Snoopy, to Charlie | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Collar wearer | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Snoopy, to Charlie | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | "West End Girls" band ___ Shop Boys | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Adopted family member | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favored one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Apple of one's eye | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster or canary | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kitty, maybe | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Gently stroke | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Apple of one's eye | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Tiger on "The Brady Bunch" | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Gently stroke | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Household animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's fave | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | 6-Down or 98-Down, sometimes | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kitty, maybe | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cherished | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sandy, to Little Orphan Annie | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster, maybe | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Flea collar wearer | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Creature comfort? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Prized | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sitter's charge, maybe | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | One that eats from bowls | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Puppy or pot-bellied pig | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Treat like a dog? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke lovingly, or the object of a loving stroke | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Resident ignored by census takers | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dino, to Fred | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Creature comfort | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dear | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke lovingly, or the object of a loving stroke | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Collar sporter | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Lassie or Benji, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Furry adoptee | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Letterman's stupid ___ tricks | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cherished | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster, for one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kind of project | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sulky state | 
             | 
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            | House cat, e.g. | 
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            | Parakeet, perhaps | 
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            | Friend needing feeding | 
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            | Astro, Scooby-Doo or Dino, e.g. | 
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            | Furry friend | 
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            | Veterinarian's visitor | 
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            | Pampered one | 
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            | Vet visitor | 
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            | Spirit-lifter, perhaps | 
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            | Friend needing feeding | 
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            | Concern for Ace Ventura | 
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            | Bucky Katt or Satchel Pooch, to Rob Wilco | 
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            | Animal acquired from an animal shelter, say | 
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            | Favorite project | 
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            | Lamb, to Mary | 
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            | Beloved beagle, e.g. | 
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            | It may do a stupid trick on TV | 
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            | Humane Society adoptee | 
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            | One is in each theme entry | 
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            | Family adoptee | 
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            | Bucky Katt or Satchel Pooch, to Rob Wilco | 
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            | Caress amorously | 
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            | Fido or Felix | 
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            | Lassie, to Timmy | 
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            | Favored | 
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            | Classroom favorite | 
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            | Soothe, in a way | 
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            | Companion of a kind | 
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            | Treat like a dog? | 
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            | Dino, Astro or Scooby-Doo | 
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            | Kind of rock | 
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            | Teacher's fave | 
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            | Guinea pig, often | 
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            | Cat, often | 
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            | Flea collar wearer | 
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            | Favorite | 
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            | Teacher's fave | 
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            | Soothe, in a way | 
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            | Pal with paws | 
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            | Favored | 
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            | Vet's patient | 
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            | Housesitter's company | 
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            | Favorite, as a theory | 
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            | Caress | 
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            | ___ Shop Boys ("West End Girls" band) | 
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            | Sulky state | 
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            | Treat like a dog? | 
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            | Spaying customer? | 
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            | You name it | 
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            | Companion of a kind | 
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            | Pal with paws | 
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            | Favorite | 
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            | Parakeet or poodle | 
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            | Veterinary patient | 
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            | Boxer, for example | 
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            | Fido or Fluffy | 
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            | Animal shelter acquisition | 
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            | Household member | 
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            | Favorite | 
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            | Animal shelter acquisition | 
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            | Term of endearment | 
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            | Furry family member | 
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            | Special | 
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            | Teacher's favorite | 
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            | Stroke gently | 
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            | Parrot or parakeet, perhaps | 
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            | Iguana, maybe | 
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            | Collar sporter | 
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            | Member of the household | 
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            | Collar wearer | 
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            | Spot, maybe | 
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            | Fluffy, perhaps | 
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            | Dino, for the Flintstones | 
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            | Special favorite | 
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            | Dino, to Fred and Wilma | 
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            | Goldfish or gerbil | 
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            | Tarantula, sometimes | 
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            | Asta, to Nick and Nora | 
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            | Type of name or rock | 
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            | Parakeet, often | 
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            | Furry friend | 
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            | Caress | 
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            | Kennel guest | 
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            | __ rock ('70s fad) | 
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            | Barney, to W. | 
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            | Kennel's client | 
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            | It may be housebroken | 
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            | Parakeet, often | 
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            | Furry friend | 
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            | Caress | 
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            | King's "___ Sematary" | 
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            | Dog or gerbil, perhaps | 
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            | Four-footed friend | 
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            | Four-footed friend | 
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            | Term of endearment | 
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            | Apple of one's eye | 
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            | Vet visitor | 
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            | Favorite | 
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            | Class favorite | 
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            | Parakeet, perhaps | 
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            | Teacher's ___ | 
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            | Pique | 
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            | Bad mood | 
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            | Furry friend | 
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            | See 52-Across | 
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            | Obedience school attendee | 
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            | Fala, to F.D.R. | 
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            | Canoodle | 
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            | Astro or Dino, e.g. | 
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            | A cat, but rarely a rat | 
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            | Sulky state | 
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            | Fair-haired boy | 
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            | Dear to one's heart | 
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            | Animal in the house | 
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            | Beagle or bunny | 
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            | Gerbil or hamster | 
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            | See 52-Across | 
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            | Parakeet, perhaps | 
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            | Collie or cockatoo | 
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            | Puppy or parakeet | 
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            | Vet visitor | 
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            | Darling | 
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            | Fit of sulkiness | 
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            | Santa's Little Helper, to the Simpsons | 
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            | Stroke | 
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            | Most preferred | 
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            | Stroke | 
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            | Most preferred | 
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            | Kitten or parakeet, often | 
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            | Favored one | 
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            | Dino, e.g. | 
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            | Family dog | 
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            | Garfield, to Jon | 
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            | Housecat, for one | 
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            | Household animal | 
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            | Vet's patient | 
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            | Favorite | 
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            | Rascal or Dino | 
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            | Furry friend | 
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            | Favorite | 
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            | Honeybunch | 
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            | It may be unleashed | 
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            | Caress | 
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            | It's kept for companionship | 
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            | Favorite | 
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            | Vet's patient | 
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            | Kennel visitor | 
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            | Housecat, e.g. | 
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            | Most preferred | 
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            | Buddy, to Dubya | 
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            | Fondle | 
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            | Bad mood | 
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            | Word with name or project | 
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            | Guinea pig, often | 
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            | Chihuahua, for one | 
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            | Household animal | 
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            | Housecat, for one | 
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            | Garfield, to Jon | 
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            | Classroom favorite | 
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            | Asta, to Nick and Nora | 
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            | Classroom favorite | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Dino, e.g. | 
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            | Caress amorously | 
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            | Kind of theory | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Manx of the house | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Term of endearment | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Stroke | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Garfield, to Jon | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Favorite, as a theory | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Concern for Ace Ventura | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Cat or canary | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Penthouse centerfold | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Treat like a dog? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Garfield, to Jon | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Kitten or parakeet | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Household animal | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
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             | 
          
          
            | -- peeve | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Cosset a corgi | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Treat like a dog? | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Mollycoddle | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Resident animal | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Housecat, for example | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Stroke gently | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Animal companion | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Collar wearer | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Sulking fit | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Beloved animal | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Cat or canary | 
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            | Pal with a paw | 
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            | Dearest | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Snoopy, to Charlie Brown | 
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            | With 46 Across, personal bugbear | 
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            | King's "_____ Sematary" | 
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            | Hamster, e.g. | 
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            | Hamster, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | With 46 Across, personal bugbear | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Kennel's client | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Apple polisher | 
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             | 
          
          
            | "Stupid ___ Tricks" (Letterman bit) | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Favorite project | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | ___ Shop Boys ("West End Girls" duo) | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Creature of comfort | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Spot or Tabby | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Classroom favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Asta, say | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Family dog | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Stroke a Saluki | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Pamper | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Four-footed friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Lassie or Benji | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Buddy or Socks | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Extended family member? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kitten, for example | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Snoopy or Garfield | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Canoodle | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cosset a corgi | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Particularly cherished | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher s favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Domesticated animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Manx of the house? | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Lovey | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Family member? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Housebroken companion | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | ___ Shop Boys ("West End Girls" group) | 
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             | 
          
          
            | Buddy or socks | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Classroom favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Honeybun | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | German shepherd or gerbil | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster or hound | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or hamster | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Astro, Scooby-Doo, or Dino | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fido or Fluffy | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kind of project | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Special | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Letterman trickster | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kennel guest | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Classroom favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Four-footed pal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hound or hamster | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Pomeranian or parakeet | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Classroom favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dog or cat | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Bill's Buddy, for one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or rabbit, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Four-footed friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster or turtle, perhaps | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Man's best friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sandy to Annie | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Canoodle | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Astro or Asta, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | 43-Across offering | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Chameleon, sometimes | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Teacher's favorite | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Family canine | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Term of endearment | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Indulged one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Gerbil or canary | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Caress | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Brand bought by Pillsbury in 1955 | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Darling | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | See 102 Across | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Garfield or Marmaduke | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite in class | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | 51-Across, for one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dino, to Fred and Wilma | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Housebroken animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Car closer | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dog or cat  e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Home brightener | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Man's best friend  e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Preferred thing | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Reward Rover | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fondle | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Bird or basset  e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Guinea pig  often | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Intemperate fit | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cherished one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Rover or Tabby | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sweetheart | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Letterman's Stupid _____ Tricks | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Spoon | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dear one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fit of pique | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fondle | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sulking fit | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Socks, to Chelsea | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cosset | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Millie or Socks | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Snit | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sulk | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Bushes' Millie, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kind of peeve | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Spot or Tabby | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Asta, to Nora | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Irish terrier, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | The Bushes' Millie, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sandy, to Annie | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Peevish fit | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Huff | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | R.W.R.'s Lucky, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Resident animal | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Snoopy, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Nick and Nora's Asta, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fit of peevishness | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Gerbil, for one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Term of affection | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Daisy, to Dagwood | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fala, for one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fala or Checkers | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Peevish mood | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Dora Spenlow's Jip | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Nana, to Wendy | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Coddle | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Like a faddist's rock | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Display of temper | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Ill humor | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cherished | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fair-haired one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Tizzy | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | ___ peeve | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kind of charity | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Indulged one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or dog | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Lassie, for one | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Variety of peeve | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Home body? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Home lab? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fit of temper. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | "Doggie in the window." | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Indulge. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Checkers, for instance. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Toy in the living room? | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fondle | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Mary's lamb. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Flush was one. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kitty or Fido | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Sulk. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favorite. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Rover or Spot | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Litter box user | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Play with a pussy | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Kind of project | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Favored one. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | A fit of ill-humor. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Darling. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Object of affection. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fido, for instance. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Term of endearment. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Especially liked. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cat or canary. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Puppy or kitten. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Member of the household. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Ewe lamb. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fit of peevishness. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | A cat, for instance. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Cosset. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Churchill's Rufus, for instance. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Hamster, for one. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Bo, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Fish, e.g. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Especial, in a humorous sense. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Household friend | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Unpopular pupil. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Parakeet or marmoset. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | Marmoset, for instance. | 
             | 
             | 
          
          
            | "___ Sounds" (The Beach Boys) | 
             | 
             |