"We live in a dog-___-dog world" (pessimist's words, perhaps) Crossword Clue

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"We live in a dog-___-dog world" (pessimist's words, perhaps) Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. take in food; used of animals only
2. use up (resources or materials)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PESSIMIST (noun)
1. a person who expects the worst
PERHAPS (adverb)
1. by chance

Hint 3: Anagram

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More Daily Themed Crossword (7/13/2026) Answers

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1. Athlete's supporter in the stands

4. Drink slowly, as hot tea

7. First-___ kit (emergency kit)

10. Hospital section reserved for critical cases: Abbr.

11. Pedicure target

12. Large flightless Aussie bird

13. NBA hoop hangings

15. "Mind your ___ business!"

16. Mardi ___ (final day of carnival)

17. Book containing maps

19. "We Will ___ You," 1977 Queen anthem that became the ultimate stadium participation song with its iconic stomp-stomp-clap rhythm

20. Color of a clear sky

21. Words that "seal the deal," at a wedding: 2 wds.

23. "___ Caroline," 1969 Neil Diamond hit that became part of a beloved baseball stadium sing-along tradition

25. Try to win over romantically

26. ___ Tai (official cocktail of Oakland, CA)

29. Retro console which can run "Super Mario Bros.": Abbr.

30. ___ Arbor, Michigan

31. Like Tums or Tylenol: Abbr.

32. Back muscle for short

33. Attire for a sleepover, for short

35. Krispy ___ (doughnut chain)

37. Buckeyes' school: Abbr.

38. Comprehend

39. Related, with "to"

40. "___ of the Tiger," 1982 Survivor anthem that pumped up Rocky and stadium crowds alike

41. TV's "Explorer"

43. Hair-styler for a slick 'do

45. Title for Julie Andrews and Judi Dench

49. "I've set a reminder ___ calendar" ("I'll get an alert"): 2 wds.

50. "They're on the ___" (running away)

51. "Don't ___ Believin'," 1981 song by Journey that once moved '80s stadium crowds and still moves audiences today

52. Queen ___ ("Love On Top" singer, to fans)

53. Abbreviation that describes the answer to "When will the plane land?"

54. Q&A sub on Reddit: Abbr.

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1. Fish appendage

2. Royal flush card

3. Pistachio or almond, e.g.

4. Took another's belongings, without permission

5. Des Moines state

6. Income for a retired person

7. Aviation-related prefix with "space" or "plane"

8. Apple desktop

9. Opposite of "dawn"

14. Black Friday event

16. Miracle-___, popular gardening brand

18. King ___ (ancient Egyptian pharaoh, familiarly)

20. The "B" of BFF

22. Shrek's closest friend

23. NBC show where Robert Downey Jr. and Julia Louis-Dreyfus were cast members: Abbr.

24. "Aren't ___ cute couple?": 2 wds.

25. Had been

26. Tavern owner in "The Simpsons":

27. Cash flow spot: Abbr.

28. Give the cold shoulder, with "out"

33. Greek letter before omega

34. "Welcome to the ___," 1987 Guns N' Roses anthem that pumps up teams and fans before a game

36. Musician's mouthpieces

37. Green-light

38. Actress ___ Diamond of "Night Court"

39. "Seven Nation ___," 2003 White Stripes anthem that united crowds with its hypnotic riff

41. Calendar entry celebrated annually: Abbr.

42. "Another ___ Bites the Dust," 1980 Queen anthem that rings through the stadium whenever an opposing team loses

46. "I'm ___ concert right now, can I call you back?": 2 wds.

47. Cry during a sibling fight, perhaps

48. Antagonistic organization in "The Simpsons Movie": Abbr.

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