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Mother in a pen Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Mother in a pen . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SOW.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SOW Mother in a pen | (3) | ||
| 36% | SOWS Mothers in the pen? | (4) | ||
| 3% | INKS Pen fluids | (4) | Commuter | May 26, 2026 |
| 3% | MARE Foal's mother | (4) | Thomas Joseph | May 25, 2026 |
| 3% | PALS Pen ___ (corresponding pair) | (4) | New York Times | May 24, 2026 |
| 3% | NACRE Mother-of-pearl | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 23, 2026 |
| 3% | CROSS Pen name? | (5) | LA Times Mini | May 22, 2026 |
| 3% | INKY Like a leaky pen | (4) | New York Times Midi | May 22, 2026 |
| 3% | SHIV Pen knife? | (4) | ||
| 3% | NAME Pen ---, writer's sobriquet | (4) | The Times Concise | May 18, 2026 |
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In this clue, "Mother in a pen" is a clever way of referring to a female pig, which is called a "sow." Pigs are often kept in pens, hence the wordplay. This showcases how crossword clues can play with language and use creative associations to lead you to the correct answer.