Like a watchdog Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Like a watchdog . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ALERT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALERT Like a watchdog (5)
4% EPA Ecol. watchdog (3) Eugene Sheffer Oct 2, 2025
4% GRR Watchdog's warning (3) New York Times Sep 28, 2025
3% APT Likely (to) (3) Newsday Sep 24, 2025
3% OSHA Safety watchdog for businesses (4) USA Today Quick Sep 19, 2025
3% APTTO Likely will, with "is" (5) LA Times Daily Sep 14, 2025
3% SEC NYSE watchdog (3) Newsday Aug 10, 2025
3% FDA Govt. health watchdog (3) Thomas Joseph Aug 5, 2025
2% EGGY Like soufflés (4) New York Times Oct 8, 2025
2% ABOARDABOARD *Like surfers? (12) Wall Street Journal Oct 4, 2025
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In the world of crosswords, "Like a watchdog" hints at being vigilant or attentive. The answer "ALERT" perfectly fits this description, as a watchdog is known for being watchful and quick to notice any potential danger or intruders. This clue showcases how crossword puzzles cleverly use wordplay and associations to lead solvers to the correct answer.