The Clue
Animal acquired from an animal shelter, say (3 letter answer)
The Answer
PET
Tags
Notes
The answer PET is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Definition
PET as a noun:
1. a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
2. (darling, favorite, favourite, pet, dearie, deary, ducky) = a special loved one
3. a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
4. (positron emission tomography, PET) = using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
PET as a verb:
1. stroke or caress gently; "pet the lamb"
2. stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
PET as an adjective:
1. (favored, favorite, favourite, best-loved, pet, preferred, preferent) = preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child"