Sterilize, as a pet Crossword Clue

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Sterilize, as a pet Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. remove the ovaries of

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STERILIZE (verb)
1. make infertile
2. make free from bacteria
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: Anagram

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More Daily Themed Crossword (2/20/2026) Answers

Across

1. Large, antlered mammal

4. Swedish pop band behind "Mamma Mia"

8. Angelina Jolie starrer "___ Croft: Tomb Raider"

12. Pool player's tool

13. ___-back attitude (relaxed)

14. Critical hospital areas: Abbr.

15. ___ Solo, "Star Wars" character who flew with Chewbacca

16. "An ___ mind is the devil's workshop"

17. "No pain, no ___"

18. Not in office, say

19. Grow older

20. Black ___, dangerous big-horned beast from Africa that you'd want as an ally and not an enemy

21. ___ Me (words on a dustbin)

22. Stake money (on)

23. South American horned ___, dangerous wide-mouthed amphibian that you'd want as an ally and not an enemy

26. Reason to open an umbrella

28. Spring month, for short

31. "The lady ___ protest ..." (line from "Hamlet")

32. "House of the Dragon" network Abbr.

33. Sound heard from a sheep herd

34. ___ center (community building), briefly

35. Kissing in the mall, say: Abbr.

37. Shipped a parcel

38. Give ___ break! (2 wds.)

39. Rugged wheels: Abbr.

41. Bull ___, dangerous fish known for its blunt snout that you'd want as an ally and not an enemy

43. ___ Dern, actress famous for her role in "Jurassic Park"

46. Bigger-than-life tale

47. ___ Redding, “Just One More Day” singer

49. ___ Rose of Guns N' Roses

51. "Results may ___" (fluctuate)

52. Tick's partner

53. Horse ___, dangerous winged pest that you'd want as an ally and not an enemy

54. Storm centers

55. French for "soul"

56. Realtor's cut

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1. Sound effect in a cave

2. Traditional Hawaiian party

3. Clark ___ (Superman's alter ego)

4. Perp's fake name

5. Honey ___, dangerous black-and-white mammal that you'd want as an ally and not an enemy

6. Liver secretion that rhymes with "file"

7. Ending with "lemon" or "orange" for a summer drink

8. "There's ___ at the end of the tunnel" ("This bad situation will end")

9. Purple berry found in a smoothie

10. Completely wreck

11. "This comes ___ surprise to me" ("It was expected"): 2 wds.

20. Nevada's casino city

21. Cry of disgust similar to "Ick!"

22. Baby's onesie protector

23. Former U.S. President on a dime: Abbr.

24. Eggs to decorate sushi with

25. Like some supplements: Abbr.

27. "I finally got it!" expression

28. Grandpa from "The Simpsons," lovingly

29. French toast-making vessel

30. Backstabber, say

35. Word before "capita" or "annum"

36. ___ Johnson, actress of "Madame Web"

37. "Law & Order: ___ " (spin-off show): Abbr.

38. Parade-sponsoring store

39. Book character who meets the Cheshire Cat

40. Something to cross off on a to-do list

42. Bring on board, as a new employee

44. Riff-___ (rabble)

45. Shaft on which a wheel rotates

46. Adam's madame

48. Actor Felton seen in the Broadway run of the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"

50. Drain-cleaning chemical

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