"When the cat's ___, the mice will play" Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AWAY "When the cat's ___, the mice will play" (4)
76% PURR Sound of a cat when pleased (4) (4) The Sun Mini Oct 1, 2026
76% CAT Pet that chases mice (3)
76% CLICKS Sounds from mice? (6) USA Today Sep 8, 2026
76% MICE Players when the cat's away (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 30, 2026
72% SNO -- -Cat (3) Eugene Sheffer Sep 15, 2026
72% PYGMALION Play area patrolled by tiny tailless cat (9) The Times Cryptic Sep 15, 2026
72% INCOME No mice involved in salary (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Sep 6, 2026
72% LENNIE "Of Mice and Men" character (6) Thomas Joseph Aug 11, 2026
72% EWASTE Old mice and such (6) LA Times Daily Jul 23, 2026
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