The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word POUNCE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2010.
Prey (on), cat-style crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| POUNCE | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Prey (on), cat-style
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pounce
- stalk
- claw
- rat
- lap
- paw
- sting
- sissy
- prowl
- egret
- jaeger
- killed
Crossword Answer definitions
POUNCE noun- A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.
- Charcoal dust, or some other coloured powder for making patterns through perforated designs, used by embroiderers, lacemakers, etc.
- To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.
- A sudden leaping attack.
- The claw or talon of a bird of prey.
- A punch or stamp.
- Cloth worked in eyelet holes.
- To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.
- To attack suddenly by leaping.
- To eagerly seize an opportunity.
- To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.
- To stamp holes in; to perforate.
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