Iris controls this small animal, not quite needing a vet? (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PUPIL Iris controls this small animal, not quite needing a vet? (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 30, 2025
5% ANT Small farm animal (3) Newsday Mar 13, 2026
5% SPAY Fix at the vet (4) Commuter Mar 12, 2026
5% DOC Vet or OB (3) New York Times Midi Mar 9, 2026
5% ROEDEER Small antlered animal (3,4) (7) The Sun Mini Mar 8, 2026
5% UNRULIER Harder to control (8) LA Times Daily Mar 8, 2026
5% AMOK Out of control (4)
5% IRRIGATES Waters great iris that's struggling (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 25, 2026
5% EYE Iris's home (3) The Telegraph Mini Feb 16, 2026
5% PRO Seasoned vet (3) USA Today Feb 13, 2026

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