“What many a shelter animal hopes to be” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RESCUED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “What many a shelter animal hopes to be”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2026, where it runs at 33 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 8, 2026 grid31ASocial norms5 ltrs›36AUSA, e.g.7 ltrs›42AHawk homes6 ltrs›45ANonprofit group behind Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog12 ltrs›53APosition in basketball5 ltrs›59APointers for a fencer?5 ltrs›67AExplicit command11 ltrs›
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Feb 8, 20261ACrafty sort7 ltrs›8AVegetables that should typically be sliced lengthwise before washing5 ltrs›13ACowboy on the pampas6 ltrs›19A"Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" sculptor7 ltrs›20ASupplement6 ltrs›22AGet in on the game6 ltrs›23AScrunchie, e.g.14 ltrs›25A"Oh, cruel fate!"6 ltrs›
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