Pet rodent Crossword Clue

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Pet rodent Crossword Answer

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HAMSTER

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(noun)
1. someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
2. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
(verb)
1. take the place of work of someone on strike
2. give away information about somebody

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

RODENT (noun)
1. relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
PET (adjective)
1. preferred above all others and treated with partiality
PET (noun)
1. a special loved one
2. using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
PET (verb)
1. stroke or caress gently
2. stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HAMSTER
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