Slimy little thing being prodded by a pet (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GASTROPOD Slimy little thing being prodded by a pet (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 12, 2024
6% KITTY Little pet in the pool (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 2, 2026
6% NUDGE Prod (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 21, 2026
6% GOO Slimy substance (3) Universal Jan 1, 2026
5% SPAY Sterilize, as a pet (4)
5% CAT Purring pet (3) Commuter Feb 20, 2026
5% CATS Pets that purr (4) Newsday Feb 16, 2026
5% NEO Prefix for pets (3) The Atlantic Feb 15, 2026
5% FLEA Pest on a pet (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 14, 2026
5% CATER Provide food for pet with little hesitation (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 9, 2026

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