Word "PET" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
Synonyms:
best-loved, favored, favorite, favourite, preferent, preferred

Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
a special loved one
Synonyms:
darling, dearie, deary, ducky, favorite, favourite

Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
Synonyms:
positron emission tomography

Crossword Clues for PET

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With 8-Across, people often pick up litter from it The Washington Post Mini 04 Jun 2026
___ peeve (minor annoyance)
Furry house pal
Furry friend New York Times Midi 28 May 2026
Favourite dog, say (3) Mirror Cryptic 25 May 2026
Domestic animal (3) Mirror Quick 25 May 2026
Companion animal Commuter 15 May 2026
Cat or hamster, e.g.
Animal that's a roommate and family member The Atlantic 13 May 2026
Animal in the family Commuter 13 May 2026
Furry family friend
Chia ___ (figurine with sprouted "fur") The New Yorker Mini 07 May 2026
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 07 May 2026
Auf Wiedersehen, ____, dramedy The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 07 May 2026
"___ Sematary," punk song by the Ramones that takes its name from a horror novel by Stephen King
Animal kept in the home Puzzler Backwords 02 May 2026
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 01 May 2026
"___ Society," game popular on Facebook where you can adopt and nurture a virtual animal
Teacher's favorite
Family member who might have a bed on the floor New York Times Midi 26 Apr 2026
Furry pal
___ hate, source of annoyance Puzzler Backwords 12 Apr 2026
43-Down, for one The Atlantic 12 Apr 2026
Tarantula or a turtle, e.g.
Furry therapist, perhaps
Parrot or puppy Thomas Joseph 30 Mar 2026
"Furbaby" Commuter 27 Mar 2026
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 24 Mar 2026
Furry household member New York Times Midi 24 Mar 2026
Family animal (3) The Sun Mini 22 Mar 2026
House cat, e.g. USA Today 22 Mar 2026
Furry companion, perhaps Universal 20 Mar 2026
Animal companion
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 18 Mar 2026
Puppy or parrot Wall Street Journal 17 Mar 2026
Favourite dog, say (3) Mirror Cryptic 16 Mar 2026
Cat, perhaps Wall Street Journal 16 Mar 2026
Furry friend LA Times Daily 16 Mar 2026
Domestic animal (3) Mirror Quick 16 Mar 2026
"Furbaby" Commuter 11 Mar 2026
What might be in the doghouse? The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 10 Mar 2026
Furry family member USA Today 09 Mar 2026
Family member who might be a rescue New York Times Midi 09 Mar 2026
Furry pal
Furry family member with their own toys
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 06 Mar 2026
Furry family member
Stroke gently Premier Sunday 15 Feb 2026
Domestic critter TV 15 Feb 2026
Furry family member that 23d might request like 14a
__ peeve (annoyance) Commuter 12 Feb 2026
Garfield, for Jon Arbuckle Universal 11 Feb 2026
Pal you'd take to the vet
Domestic critter TV 08 Feb 2026
Furry friend USA Today 06 Feb 2026
Fur baby Universal 01 Feb 2026
Favourite dog, say (3) Mirror Cryptic 30 Jan 2026
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 30 Jan 2026
Domestic animal (3) Mirror Quick 30 Jan 2026
___ project (passionate personal endeavor)
House cat, e.g. USA Today 27 Jan 2026
Animal in the family Commuter 27 Jan 2026
Cat or canary, for example Wall Street Journal 26 Jan 2026
Furry lap warmer?
Dino, to the Flintstone family The Atlantic 25 Jan 2026
Favourite (3) Mirror Classic 25 Jan 2026
Tame animal The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 21 Jan 2026
Stroke TV 18 Jan 2026
Animal friend USA Today 15 Jan 2026
Stroke TV 11 Jan 2026
Teacher's favorite, say
Teacher's ___ (favorite)
Animal companion
Fur baby Universal 23 Dec 2025
Creature that might sit on your lap while you work The Atlantic 19 Dec 2025
Teacher's ___ (favorite)
Favourite trumpeting guards (3) The Sun Two Speed 09 Dec 2025
Animal kept in the home Puzzler Backwords 09 Dec 2025
Puppy or parrot Newsday 07 Dec 2025
Iguana, to some LA Times Daily 07 Dec 2025
Furry family friend
Parrot or puppy Thomas Joseph 04 Dec 2025
Puppy or hamster, e.g.
__ name LA Times Daily 29 Nov 2025
Favourite animal (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 28 Nov 2025
Tamagotchi is a digital one The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 26 Nov 2025
"What was the name of your first ___?" (common security question) New York Times Mini 25 Nov 2025
Favourite (3) Mirror Classic 23 Nov 2025
Furry friend of the family ... or with 29a, a pancake-like UK breakfast dish
Domestic animal (3) Mirror Quick 22 Nov 2025
Favourite dog, say (3) Mirror Cryptic 22 Nov 2025
Favourite The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 19 Nov 2025
___ hate, source of annoyance Puzzler Backwords 19 Nov 2025
Many a vet visitor
See 117-Down LA Times Daily 16 Nov 2025
Domestic animal (3) Mirror Quick 15 Nov 2025
Companion animal Universal 15 Nov 2025
Favourite dog, say (3) Mirror Cryptic 15 Nov 2025
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 07 Nov 2025
Cat or hamster, e.g.
Favourite exercises originally traumatic (3) The Sun Two Speed 05 Nov 2025
Household dog or cat Newsday 05 Nov 2025
Goldfish or hamster Universal 31 Oct 2025
Tabby or Spot Thomas Joseph 30 Oct 2025
Dog or cat at home
Favourite dog, say (3) Mirror Cryptic 24 Oct 2025
Domestic animal (3) Mirror Quick 24 Oct 2025
Stroke a dog, say
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
Cat or dog, e.g. USA Today 11 Oct 2025
"___ Society," game popular on Facebook where you can adopt and nurture a virtual animal
Tame animal The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 09 Oct 2025
Favourite dog, say (3) Mirror Cryptic 06 Oct 2025
Domestic animal (3) Mirror Quick 06 Oct 2025
Favourite (3) Mirror Classic 05 Oct 2025
Hamster or mouse, e.g.
Domestic animal (3) Mirror Quick 27 Sep 2025
Favourite dog, say (3) Mirror Cryptic 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
Furry friend
"Littlest ___ Shop," children's show that's based on Hasbro's toy line of the same name
Teacher's favourite (3) Mirror Classic 22 Aug 2025
Furry friend USA Today 20 Aug 2025
___ peeve (minor annoyance)
Domestic animal (3) Mirror Quick 16 Aug 2025
Favourite dog, say (3) Mirror Cryptic 16 Aug 2025
Furry pal
Furry house pal
Sulky state Thomas Joseph 07 Aug 2025
Teacher's favorite Universal 05 Aug 2025
Teacher's favorite, say
Domestic cat or dog, for one
Furry family member that 23d might request like 14a
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)
Family animal The Sun Mini 20 Jul 2025
Furry household member
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
Common companion
Furry family friend
Favourite rope-trick feature (3)
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
Terrier or tabby Wall Street Journal 24 Jun 2025
A favourite taking some retrogade step (3)
"___ Sematary" (1989 film)
Adopted furball, say
Bad mood The Times Sunday Concise 08 Jun 2025
Animal companion
Teacher's ___ (teacher's favorite)
Furry lap warmer?
Touch tenderly LA Times Daily 29 May 2025
Family animal
Favourite dog, say Mirror Cryptic 26 May 2025
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 26 May 2025
Snoopy, to Charlie Brown The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 24 May 2025
Favourite dog, say Mirror Cryptic 24 May 2025
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 24 May 2025
Canadian PM'S monogram in the 1970s
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)
Dino, to Fred and Wilma LA Times Mini 14 May 2025
Many a vet visitor
Doggie or kitty Newsday 12 May 2025
Furry creature that lives with you USA Today 11 May 2025
Garfield or Marmaduke, e.g.
Canary or hamster Newsday 05 May 2025
Household animal Family Time 05 May 2025
Favourite part of Peterborough (3)
Stephen King's "___ Sematary"
Fur baby USA Today 25 Apr 2025
Favourite The Telegraph Quick 24 Apr 2025
Fluffy or Max, perhaps
Non-human housemate
Favourite extract of ripe tomatoes (3)
Fur baby
Hamster or cat Commuter 18 Apr 2025
One might have such a peeve The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 16 Apr 2025
"___ Sematary"; Fred Gwynne horror film
Cherished beast
One that might be named Socks or Fido
Kitten or hamster, e.g.
Hamster or dog Commuter 05 Apr 2025
___ Shop Boys. English synth- pop duo formed in 1981 (3)
When whipped, it's a dog! (3)
Stroke completely (3)
Cat or dog or goldfish or guinea pig or tarantula
Favourite Mirror Classic 02 Apr 2025
Furry roommate, say
Many a vet visitor
Four-footer in the house Family Time 31 Mar 2025
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 28 Mar 2025
Hamster or snake, e.g.
Stroke affectionately
Favourite dog, say Mirror Cryptic 15 Mar 2025
Stroke Mirror Quick 15 Mar 2025
Fur-riend New York Times Mini 14 Mar 2025
Favourite The Telegraph Mini 14 Mar 2025
Pamper domestic animal (3)
Dog or cat, e.g.
Hamster or snake, to some Universal 09 Mar 2025
Certain adoptee
Stroke New York Times 07 Mar 2025
Tantrum from cat (3)
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?
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
Non-human member of the household
Make a fuss of
Hamster or turtle, e.g.
Even a little hope, traditionally, can be dear (3)
Dog or cat, usually (3)
Marcel the monkey, on "Friends" New York Times Mini 04 Feb 2025
Four-legged family friend Family Time 03 Feb 2025
Teacher's favorite
Furry family member that 23d might request like 14a
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
Animal kept for companionship or amusement (3)
Rescue animal, maybe New York Times 14 Jan 2025
One involved in physical training in colliery (3)
Trained boxer, e.g.
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
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
Parrot or hamster
Furry friend USA Today 28 Dec 2024
Vet's patient New York Times Mini 28 Dec 2024
Household animal
Favourite had competitive part (3)
Some competitors are being peevish (6)
Kitten or puppy, e.g.
_ Sounds (3)
Gerbil or budgie, eg
Feeder user
Kitty or doggie Newsday 24 Dec 2024
Favourite piano piece with a quiet ending (3)
Stroke USA Today 21 Dec 2024
Stroke or caress
Favourite incompetent (3)
House sitter's responsibility
Part of many families Newsday 15 Dec 2024
____ Rock (1970s fad)
Caress Universal 13 Dec 2024
Companion animal Commuter 13 Dec 2024
A child's huff with the family favourite (3)
Hedwig, to Harry Potter
Indulged favourite (3)
Vet visitor?
Dog or cat, or what you might do to a dog or cat
Bo, to the Obamas
Four-limbed family member
Goldfish or Guinea pig, e.g.
Favourite trumpet piece (3)
Favourite Mirror Classic 24 Nov 2024
_theory: favorite; most preferred theory?
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
___-friendly (like some hotels) Universal 10 Nov 2024
Cat or dog, e.g. The Telegraph Mini 10 Nov 2024
Domesticated dog, e.g. Commuter 01 Nov 2024
Parrot or puppy Thomas Joseph 31 Oct 2024
Bruiser, to Elle Woods USA Today 29 Oct 2024
Companion animal Commuter 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)
Family member who usually goes by one name New York Times 21 Oct 2024
Dog or cat at home
Favourite dog, say Mirror Cryptic 19 Oct 2024
Part about Eastern domestic animal (3)
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 19 Oct 2024
Adopted furry family member
Clifford or Garfield
Teacher's favorite
Trumpeter's favourite piece (3)
Occupant that may raise one's rent
"___ Society," game popular on Facebook where you can adopt and nurture a virtual animal
Furry companion you might dress up in novelty costumes
___ peeve (minor annoyance)
A favourite
Favourite The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 24 Sep 2024
Garfield, to Jon USA Today 24 Sep 2024
Gerbil or budgie, eg
___ food New York Times 20 Sep 2024
__ peeve LA Times Daily 20 Sep 2024
Adopted furball
Family's animal
Furry family member USA Today 15 Sep 2024
Favorite beast
Nonhuman "child" New York Times Mini 14 Sep 2024
15th Prime Minister's monogram
Family member who might be microchipped LA Times Daily 13 Sep 2024
Domestic animal: house -
A trumpet piece to handle lovingly (3)
Favourite dog, say Mirror Cryptic 06 Sep 2024
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 06 Sep 2024
Furry pal
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
Cat, dog, or goldfish, for example
Hamster or cat, e.g.
Teacher's favorite?
Adopted furball, say
Hamster in a cage, for example
Favoured animal having the sulks? (3)
Only Canadian PM with message on the moon
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
Soft piece of velvet, nice to stroke
Favourite cat, say Mirror Cryptic 24 Jun 2024
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
Dog or cat, frequently (3)
Companion animal Commuter 10 Jun 2024
Family cat or dog
Adopted furball, say
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)
Beloved companion
Tamed animal kept for companionship (3)
Furry lap warmer?
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.
Butkus, for example, for Rocky
"Ace Ventura: - Detective"
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 23 May 2024
Favourite cat, say Mirror Cryptic 23 May 2024
Animal addition to a family
Favorite Wall Street Journal 18 May 2024
Dearest carpeting centre (3)
Most favored Newsday 17 May 2024
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 16 May 2024
Favourite gerbil, say Mirror Cryptic 16 May 2024
Favourite among the competitors(3)
Domestic animal: family -
Homely animal
Teacher's ____, favourite pupil The Telegraph Cross Atlantic 15 May 2024
Many a vet visitor
Teacher's ___ (teacher's favorite)
Type of 9-Down animal Family Time 06 May 2024
Favourite cat, say Mirror Cryptic 06 May 2024
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 06 May 2024
Favourite dog, say Mirror Cryptic 02 May 2024
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 02 May 2024
Teacher's ___ (favorite)
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 30 Apr 2024
Your mouse, cat or dog Family Time 28 Apr 2024
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 27 Apr 2024
Favourite dog, say Mirror Cryptic 27 Apr 2024
Elicit a purr, perhaps
"___ Sematary"; film for Fred Gwynne
Turtle or cat, e.g.
Iguana or chameleon, at times
Parrot or puppy Thomas Joseph 20 Apr 2024
Is it dear in Newcastle? (3)
Hamster or snake, to some Universal 18 Apr 2024
"___ Sematary"; 1989 horror movie
Furry friend, or what you might do to one
2022 No.
Animal with an owner
Potential adoptee from Hope For Paws
"___ Sounds" (1966 Beach Boys album) (3)
Rub a dog's coat
Snoopy, to Charlie Brown New York Times 07 Apr 2024
"Teacher's ___," animated sitcom starring Nathan Lane who voices the protagonist, Spot
Favorite Thomas Joseph 02 Apr 2024
Parrot or puppy Thomas Joseph 01 Apr 2024
Animal companion that's often doted on
Soft, ultimately sweet darling (3)
Animal in a sematary (sic) for 1 Across (3)
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)
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 16 Mar 2024
Favourite hamster, say Mirror Cryptic 16 Mar 2024
Vet's patient
Word that follows Auf Wiedersehen to give the title of a classic sitcom (3)
Whipped as a dog, one may be a cat! (3)
Microchipped family member, maybe Universal 11 Mar 2024
Home/personal computer produced by Commodore in 1977
___ project New York Times Mini 06 Mar 2024
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 05 Mar 2024
Veterinary patient Family Time 03 Mar 2024
It's in the doghouse?
Animal kept around the house Universal 29 Feb 2024
Cat or dog, perhaps, but not CatDog
Favourite hamster? Mirror Cryptic 12 Feb 2024
Domesticated animal Mirror Quick 12 Feb 2024
Stroke Wall Street Journal 10 Feb 2024
Domestic animal Mirror Quick 10 Feb 2024
Favourite dog, say Mirror Cryptic 10 Feb 2024
Childish temper (3)
Touch an animal
___ spa
Canary or cat
One of the type taken for a walk? (3)
Rebecca the raccoon, to Calvin Coolidge
Teacher's favorite
Canary or collie Newsday 29 Jan 2024
Stroke gently
Furry family member that 23d might request like 14a
Family member brought home from the animal shelter
Cat or fish, maybe
Furry friend
Classroom creature, sometimes
Teacher's favorite
Gerbil or budgie, eg
Gerbil or goldfish sometimes
Cocker spaniel or cockatoo perhaps
"___ Sematary" (Stephen King novel)
Parakeet or pig, perhaps
Flo, to Andy
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
Kitten or puppy, e.g.
Teacher's favorite, say
A sitter might watch one
Teacher's ___ (favorite)
Domesticated animal The Telegraph Quick 12 Dec 2023
The favourite shows ill humour
Vet visitor?
Favourite Mirror Classic 03 Dec 2023
Cat or dog Universal 01 Dec 2023
Mouse in a house, maybe Wall Street Journal 30 Nov 2023
Iguana or ball python, e.g.
Teacher's favorite Commuter 28 Nov 2023
Fur baby USA Today 27 Nov 2023
Four-limbed family member
Goldfish or Guinea pig, e.g.
"__ Sematary"; 2019 movie TV 26 Nov 2023
Favourite Puzzler Backwords 24 Nov 2023
Caress LA Times Daily 23 Nov 2023
Canine member of the family, for one
Furry family friend Family Time 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
Teacher's favourite Puzzler Backwords 10 Nov 2023
See 61 Across Newsday 08 Nov 2023
___ Shop Boys ("West End Girls" duo)
Cockatoo or cockapoo, say Wall Street Journal 07 Nov 2023
Kind of project or peeve
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
Stroke New York Times 26 Oct 2023
Dog or hamster, e.g.
Animal that might eat people food USA Today 20 Oct 2023
Furry household member
Family member with paws, perhaps
Household animal, say
Teacher's favorite Family Time 16 Oct 2023
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
Darling Wall Street Journal 05 Oct 2023
Puppy or parrot Thomas Joseph 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
Exercise time for Rover? The Times Cryptic 06 Jul 2023
Parrot or puppy Thomas Joseph 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
Canary or kitty Newsday 31 May 2023
Furry friend Wall Street Journal 31 May 2023
Furry family member
Animal that's part of one's family, say
Family adoptee Wall Street Journal 27 May 2023
Stroke LA Times Daily 26 May 2023
Tamed animal?
Teacher's ___ (favorite)
Furry or feathered friend LA Times Daily 30 Apr 2023
Teacher's ___ (favorite pupil)
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
Word before "project" or "hair" Universal 18 Mar 2023
Dog or a cat, commonly
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
Vet's patient
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 13 Feb 2023
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
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
Fur baby, maybe Universal 19 Oct 2022
Family member with paws, perhaps
___ 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
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
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
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
Favorite Eugene Sheffer 02 Dec 2021
Animal kept for companionship up in Mount Ephraim
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
Champ, to Biden LA Times Daily 06 Sep 2021
Favorite New York Times 04 Sep 2021
Adoptee, maybe LA Times Daily 02 Sep 2021
Adoptee, maybe
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
"Peeve" preceder?
The iguana in your room Family Time 16 Aug 2021
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
Favoured exercise by first of treadmills
Domesticated animal
Tarantula or a turtle, e.g.
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
Puppy or kitten LA Times Daily 05 May 2021
Puppy or kitten
Teacher's ___ Universal 29 Apr 2021
Gerbil or hamster, often LA Times Daily 26 Apr 2021
Gerbil or hamster, often
Trudeau monogram
Furry friend LA Times Daily 25 Apr 2021
Furry friend
Terrier or tabby Newsday 23 Apr 2021
Sulky state Thomas Joseph 23 Apr 2021
Word before "shop" or "project" Universal 14 Apr 2021
"___ Sematary," 2019 horror film based on Stephen King's 1983 novel
Adopted cat, say LA Times Daily 13 Apr 2021
Adopted cat, say
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.
Word before food or theory New York Times 25 Mar 2021
Dog or a cat, commonly
Indoor animal New York Times 15 Mar 2021
Family adoptee Wall Street Journal 08 Mar 2021
Four-legged companion
___ peeve (annoyance)
Alpo or Whiskas eater
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? LA Times Daily 31 Jan 2021
One often talked down to?
Gerbil or hamster, for one
Tarantula or scorpion, for some Wall Street Journal 19 Jan 2021
Collie or canary Newsday 18 Jan 2021
Companion animal USA Today 18 Jan 2021
Your doggy or hamster Family Time 11 Jan 2021
Furry friend USA Today 06 Jan 2021
Teacher's favorite Newsday 29 Dec 2020
Favourite The Telegraph Quick 29 Dec 2020
Veterinarian visitor
Teacher's favorite
Champ or Major, for the Bidens Universal 25 Dec 2020
___ peeve USA Today 22 Dec 2020
House cat, e.g.
Puppy or parakeet, e.g.
Stroke a dog?
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
Teacher's favorite
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
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
Stroke LA Times Daily 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
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
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
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?
Treat like a dog? LA Times Daily 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 New York Times 06 Nov 2019
Something a zoo animal isn't
Many a vet visitor
Pierre's monogram
Beloved family animal
Macaw, for some
Macaw, for some LA Times Daily 02 Oct 2019
Dog, cat or hamster
Collar wearer, often LA Times Daily 15 Sep 2019
Collar wearer, often
A rat that's your friend Family Time 01 Sep 2019
Darling LA Times Daily 28 Aug 2019
Darling
Teacher's favorite
24-Down, to Dorothy Universal 22 Aug 2019
Animal companion
Vet's client?
Like a favored project
Like a favored project LA Times Daily 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
Hamster at home
Animal with a collar
Gerbil, e.g
Adopted cat, e.g LA Times Daily 06 May 2019
Adopted cat, e.g
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
Favorite New York Times 12 Mar 2019
Adoptee, maybe
Adoptee, maybe LA Times Daily 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
Doll
'70s rock?
Vet's visitor
Favorite
Most preferred
Pirate's parrot, e.g.
Stroke gently
24-Down, to Dorothy
Dog or goldfish
Goldfish or snake
Stroke gently
Teacher's favorite
Toto, for Dorothy
Macaw, for some
Like a favored project
Favorite
Darling
Collar wearer, often
Adoptee, maybe
Eccentric's heir, maybe
Nonhuman family member
Adopted cat, e.g.
Hamster, e.g.
Water bowl drinker
Pomeranian or parakeet
Lab in one's home, e.g.
Favorite
Family adoptee
Cockatoo or cockapoo
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
Family member brought over from an animal shelter?
Instant member of the family Universal 07 Nov 2018
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
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
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
Domestic animal Universal 15 Jul 2018
Favored one
Favored one LA Times Daily 15 Jul 2018
Favourite The Times Cryptic 15 Jul 2018
Dog, cat or hamster
Favourite exercises taking brief time
Adoptee from the 38-Across, perhaps LA Times Daily 04 Jul 2018
Adoptee from the 38-Across, perhaps
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
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
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
Household dog, for one
Designated critter, often
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
Domesticated companion
Responsibility lesson for a child
Household creature
Cockapoo or cockatoo, maybe
Darling
Fluffy or Fido
Irritated state
Kitty-cat, e.g.
Adoptee from the 38-Across, perhaps
Family cat, e.g.
Favored one
Guinea pig, e.g.
Teacher's favorite
Shelter rescuee
Odie, to John
Pampered creature
Instant member of the family
Gerbil or kitty, for some
Domestic animal
Dear family friend
Stroke
Responsibility for a house sitter, maybe
Adoption option
Favorite Premier Sunday 31 Dec 2017
Odie, to Jon Arbuckle
Odie, to Jon Arbuckle LA Times Daily 21 Dec 2017
Family dog, e.g LA Times Daily 18 Dec 2017
Family dog, e.g
Iguana, for some
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
One often sleeping on the floor
An animal companion in households
Dino, to the Flintstones USA Today 08 Aug 2017
Four-legged friend Family Time 06 Aug 2017
Kitten or hamster, e.g.
Animal companion
Adoptee from a shelter USA Today 27 Jul 2017
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
Poodle or parrot Newsday 07 May 2017
Environmental org
Sulky state LA Times Daily 26 Apr 2017
Sulky state
Feline or canine companion
Lap dog, for one
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
Humane Society adoptee
Dog, cat or hamster
Extra cost for an airline passenger
Family member who was probably adopted
Cat, often
Treat like a dog?
Sulky state
Gerbil or goldfish, e.g.
Family dog, e.g.
Kennel guest
Odie, to Jon Arbuckle
Stroke gently
Adoptee from a shelter
Dino, to the Flintstones
Microchipped family member, perhaps
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
Favourite; fondle The Telegraph Quick 18 Jul 2016
Dog, cat or maybe a parrot New York Times 18 Jul 2016
Raccoon, at times Newsday 09 Jul 2016
Certain companion
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
Scan for the favourite
Favorite Thomas Joseph 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
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
Visitor to the vet
Shelter adoptee
Class favorite
Adopt-a-thon adoptee
Smallest member of the family, often
Family member who may eat off the floor
Guinea pig, for some
Teacher's ___
Kind of classic rock?
Dog, cat or maybe a parrot
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
Animal in the house Family Time 23 Nov 2015
Favourite verse writer, not old
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
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
Furry adoptee
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
Preferred
Cat; perhaps a rat; probably not a bat
Favorite
Lab in one's home, say
Gerbil or canary
Beloved animal
Animal friend
Veterinarian's patient
Cat or dog, often
Four-footed friend
__ scan
Hamster or parakeet
Most preferred
Poodle or parrot
With 123-Across, personal annoyance
Shelter adoptee
Subject of rescuing
Shelter acquisition
Like a preferred theory
Bird in a cage, often
Adopt-a-thon adoptee
Word before parrot or project
Beloved animal
Dearie
Responsibility of many a house sitter
Collared one
Adoptee, perhaps
Scooby-Doo, to Shaggy
See 41-Across
Teacher's favorite
Furry adoptee
House cat, e.g.
Word before name or project
Favorite, as a project
Dino, for the Flintstones
Dino, for the Flintstones
Collar wearer
Fave
Caged bird, e.g.
Puppy or parrot
Animal kept for companionship
Fondle
Garfield, to Jon
Ferret, for one
Adopt-a-thon adoptee
Yours may be adopted
___ Shop Boys ("Go West" band)
Furry or feathered friend
Caress
Animal you feed
Fried with four legs
Teacher's favorite
Treat like a dog?
Kitty, e.g.
Spa visitor who doesn't pay the bill?
Astro, to the Jetsons
Furry or feathered friend
Family animal
See 16-Across
See 90-Across
Favorite
Stroke gently
Poodle or parakeet
Home animal
Hamster or hound
Four-footed friend
Four-footed friend
Animal friend
Favorite
Iguana, maybe
Sweetie
Socks for Clinton, e.g.
Four-footed friend
Four-footed friend
Adoption option
Cat or gerbil, e.g.
Irritable state
__ name
Socks for Clinton, e.g.
Veterinarian's visitor
Favorite
Caress
Animal companion
Perfect Circle song you feed?
Vet's patient
Sweetie
Family favorite
Hamster or dog
Comforting companion
Prized
Cherished
Bo, for the First Family
Fluffy or Spot
Rub the right way
Manx of the house?
Cat or dog, for example
Vet's charge
Water-bowl user (or the start of a film and TV actor's split personality)
Teacher's favorite
Shelter adoptee
Most favored
Furry friend
Cherished
Cat or dog
Pluto, to Mickey
Housecat, for example
Housebroken companion
Rub the right way?
One often sleeping on the floor
One may have a sitter
Favored student
Comforting companion
Rat, to some
Guinea pig, maybe
Teacher's favorite student
Parrot, perhaps
Astro, Scooby-Doo or Dino
Favorite
Fondle
Teacher's favorite
Rub the right way?
One often sleeping on the floor
One may have a sitter
Favored student
Comforting companion
Your dog or cat, for example
Most preferred
King's "___ Sematary"
It's kept for companionship
Iguana or Chihuahua, e.g.
Housebroken animal
Favorite in class
Veterinary patient
Housebroken animal
Favorite in class
Animal kept in the house
Animal in the family
Animal friend
___ Shop Boys
Dishwalla "___ Your Friends"
House cat, e.g.
Brian on "Family Guy," e.g.
Four-footed family member
Apt rhyme for 26-Down
Snoopy, to Charlie
Tiger on "The Brady Bunch"
Kitty, maybe
Hamster or canary
Caress
Dog, often
Animal companion
Household animal
Teacher's fave
Gently stroke
6-Down or 98-Down, sometimes
Apple of one's eye
Favored one
Adopted family member
Snoopy, to Charlie
Kitty, maybe
Gently stroke
Apple of one's eye
Fondle the fur of
"West End Girls" band ___ Shop Boys
Collar wearer
Sandy, to Little Orphan Annie
Hamster, maybe
Collar sporter
Stroke
Flea collar wearer
Stroke lovingly, or the object of a loving stroke
Lassie or Benji, e.g.
Creature comfort
Letterman's stupid ___ tricks
Treat like a dog?
Teacher's favorite
Creature comfort?
Cherished
Resident ignored by census takers
Caress
Dear
Furry adoptee
Stroke lovingly, or the object of a loving stroke
Stroke
Cherished
Sulky state
Dino, to Fred
Puppy or pot-bellied pig
Hamster, for one
Kind of project
Prized
Sitter's charge, maybe
One that eats from bowls
Darling
Lassie, to Timmy
One is in each theme entry
Humane Society adoptee
Family adoptee
Friend needing feeding
Fido or Felix
House cat, e.g.
Bucky Katt or Satchel Pooch, to Rob Wilco
Furry friend
Beloved beagle, e.g.
Spirit-lifter, perhaps
Astro, Scooby-Doo or Dino, e.g.
Animal acquired from an animal shelter, say
Favorite project
Veterinarian's visitor
Caress amorously
Friend needing feeding
Bucky Katt or Satchel Pooch, to Rob Wilco
Vet visitor
Pampered one
Concern for Ace Ventura
It may do a stupid trick on TV
Lamb, to Mary
Parakeet, perhaps
Teacher's fave
Caress
Favorite
Dino, Astro or Scooby-Doo
Flea collar wearer
Sulky state
Treat like a dog?
Companion of a kind
Kind of rock
Spaying customer?
Soothe, in a way
Pal with paws
Favored
Companion of a kind
Vet's patient
Housesitter's company
You name it
Favorite, as a theory
Teacher's fave
___ Shop Boys ("West End Girls" band)
Treat like a dog?
Guinea pig, often
Cat, often
Classroom favorite
Favored
Pal with paws
Soothe, in a way
Favorite
Animal shelter acquisition
Household member
Parakeet or poodle
Furry family member
Parrot or parakeet, perhaps
Veterinary patient
Fido or Fluffy
Animal shelter acquisition
Teacher's favorite
Special
Boxer, for example
Favorite
Term of endearment
Stroke gently
Iguana, maybe
Four-footed friend
It may be housebroken
Kennel's client
Tarantula, sometimes
Type of name or rock
Parakeet, often
Furry friend
Caress
Asta, to Nick and Nora
Term of endearment
Apple of one's eye
Vet visitor
Favorite
Class favorite
Collar wearer
Dino, to Fred and Wilma
Caress
Furry friend
Parakeet, often
Special favorite
Member of the household
Four-footed friend
Spot, maybe
Collar sporter
Goldfish or gerbil
Dog or gerbil, perhaps
King's "___ Sematary"
Kennel guest
__ rock ('70s fad)
Barney, to W.
Fluffy, perhaps
Dino, for the Flintstones
Family dog
Teacher's ___
Pique
Kitten or parakeet, often
Fair-haired boy
Dear to one's heart
See 52-Across
Parakeet, perhaps
Bad mood
Most preferred
Stroke
Darling
Fit of sulkiness
Furry friend
Gerbil or hamster
Most preferred
Stroke
Parakeet, perhaps
See 52-Across
Sulky state
A cat, but rarely a rat
Obedience school attendee
Fala, to F.D.R.
Canoodle
Astro or Dino, e.g.
Favored one
Dino, e.g.
Animal in the house
Beagle or bunny
Collie or cockatoo
Puppy or parakeet
Vet visitor
Santa's Little Helper, to the Simpsons
Most preferred
Asta, to Nick and Nora
Vet's patient
Household animal
Housecat, for one
Garfield, to Jon
Classroom favorite
Bad mood
Favorite
Classroom favorite
Garfield, to Jon
Housecat, for one
Household animal
Vet's patient
Housecat, e.g.
Kennel visitor
Furry friend
Favorite
Word with name or project
Guinea pig, often
Chihuahua, for one
Fondle
It's kept for companionship
Favorite
Caress
It may be unleashed
Honeybunch
Rascal or Dino
Buddy, to Dubya
Kind of theory
Penthouse centerfold
Treat like a dog?
Stroke gently
Housecat, for example
Animal companion
Animal companion
Treat like a dog?
Cosset a corgi
-- peeve
Mollycoddle
Garfield, to Jon
Dino, e.g.
Resident animal
Household animal
Term of endearment
Stroke
Garfield, to Jon
Favorite, as a theory
Favorite
Concern for Ace Ventura
Caress
Cat or canary
Teacher's favorite
Manx of the house
Caress amorously
Teacher's favorite
Kitten or parakeet
Pal with a paw
King's "_____ Sematary"
Kennel's client
Dearest
Favorite project
"Stupid ___ Tricks" (Letterman bit)
Apple polisher
Hamster, e.g.
With 46 Across, personal bugbear
With 46 Across, personal bugbear
Creature of comfort
Collar wearer
Sulking fit
Cat or dog
___ Shop Boys ("West End Girls" duo)
Snoopy, to Charlie Brown
Hamster, e.g.
Beloved animal
Cat or canary
Spot or Tabby
Family dog
Classroom favorite
Lassie or Benji
Pamper
Asta, say
Stroke a Saluki
Kitten, for example
Extended family member?
Buddy or Socks
Four-footed friend
Guinea pig, e.g.
Housebroken companion
Classroom favorite
Buddy or socks
Snoopy or Garfield
Hamster or hound
German shepherd or gerbil
Teacher s favorite
Particularly cherished
Manx of the house?
Canoodle
Astro, Scooby-Doo, or Dino
___ Shop Boys ("West End Girls" group)
Cosset a corgi
Cat or hamster
Lovey
Honeybun
Domesticated animal
Fido or Fluffy
Family member?
Special
Darling
Classroom favorite
Kind of project
Sandy to Annie
Pomeranian or parakeet
Hound or hamster
Four-footed pal
Dog or cat
Bill's Buddy, for one
Gerbil or rabbit, e.g.
Four-footed friend
Classroom favorite
Kennel guest
Letterman trickster
Hamster or turtle, perhaps
Man's best friend
Brand bought by Pillsbury in 1955
43-Across offering
Caress
Teacher's favorite
Chameleon, sometimes
Family canine
Term of endearment
Gerbil or canary
Caress
Indulged one
Darling
Canoodle
Astro or Asta, e.g.
Reward Rover
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
Guinea pig often
Bird or basset e.g.
Fondle
Rover or Tabby
Intemperate fit
Cherished one
Sweetheart
Letterman's Stupid _____ Tricks
Spoon
Fit of pique
Dear one
Fondle
Sulking fit
Millie or Socks
Snit
Socks, to Chelsea
Cosset
Sulk
Bushes' Millie, e.g.
Kind of peeve
Irish terrier, e.g.
Spot or Tabby
The Bushes' Millie, e.g.
Asta, to Nora
Sandy, to Annie
Huff
Peevish fit
R.W.R.'s Lucky, e.g.
Resident animal
Snoopy, e.g.
Nick and Nora's Asta, e.g.
Term of affection
Gerbil, for one
Fit of peevishness
Daisy, to Dagwood
Fala or Checkers
Fala, for one
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
Favored one.
Sulk.
Rover or Spot
Flush was one.
Kitty or Fido
Household friend
Mary's lamb.
Favorite.
Hamster, for one.
Bo, e.g.
Checkers, for instance.
"Doggie in the window."
Fondle
Hamster.
Cat or canary.
Fish, e.g.
Home body?
Indulge.
"___ Sounds" (The Beach Boys)
Especially liked.
Term of endearment.
Fido, for instance.
Object of affection.
Darling.
Puppy or kitten.
Member of the household.
Marmoset, for instance.
Parakeet or marmoset.
Ewe lamb.
Fit of peevishness.
Home lab?
A fit of ill-humor.
Cosset.
Churchill's Rufus, for instance.
Especial, in a humorous sense.
Toy in the living room?
Play with a pussy
Litter box user
Kind of project
A cat, for instance.
Fit of temper.
Unpopular pupil.
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