Cats do it with their tongues Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Cats do it with their tongues” from the New York Times crossword of December 22, 2024? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, DECEMBER 22, 2024
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BATHE is the answer to “Cats do it with their tongues”. It means to wash.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To wash.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AETBH.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Use the tub”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Cats do it with their tongues”?
BATHE, 5 letters: to wash.
When was “Cats do it with their tongues” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of December 22, 2024.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with B.