The crossword clue "Animal lair" can be found in the Premier Sunday Crossword puzzle from December 1, 2024. We've gathered 110 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is DEN (3 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
Answer For Animal lair:
Tap each ? to reveal a letter, or show all at once.
110 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DEN
Animal lair
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
99%
DEN
Animal lair
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
ASS
Braying pack animal
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
8%
ASS
Braying pack animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
8%
RHINO
Big horned animal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
8%
RHINO
Big horned animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
8%
RAM
Aries animal
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
8%
RAM
Aries animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
8%
STAG
Antlered animal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
8%
STAG
Antlered animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
8%
LLAMA
Quechua pack animal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
8%
LLAMA
Quechua pack animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
8%
GOAT
Best, in modern lingo ... or a farm animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
8%
GOAT
Best, in modern lingo ... or a farm animal
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
8%
ELK
Antlered animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
ELK
Antlered animal
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
SEAL
Barking animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
SEAL
Barking animal
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
BEAR
Brown or polar animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
BEAR
Brown or polar animal
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
MEESE
Plural form of an antlered animal, humorously
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
MEESE
Plural form of an antlered animal, humorously
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
SEAPICKLE
Marine animal with a cylindrical body, once processed?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
8%
SEAPICKLE
Marine animal with a cylindrical body, once processed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
8%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
8%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
8%
RABIES
Concern after an animal bite
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
8%
RABIES
Concern after an animal bite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
SUNBEAR
Stellar-sounding animal native to Southeast Asia
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
8%
SUNBEAR
Stellar-sounding animal native to Southeast Asia
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
8%
VEGAN
One who eschews animal products
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
VEGAN
One who eschews animal products
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
DRNO
Bond villain with an underwater lair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
DRNO
Bond villain with an underwater lair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
PRAIRIEDOG
Burrowing animal that isn't a canine, despite its name
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
PRAIRIEDOG
Burrowing animal that isn't a canine, despite its name
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
ROO
Aussie animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
ROO
Aussie animal
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
Irresistibly cute river animal?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
Irresistibly cute river animal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
DEER
"In the headlights" animal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
8%
DEER
"In the headlights" animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
8%
BISON
Yellowstone animal
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
8%
BISON
Yellowstone animal
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
8%
STEER
Cattle ranch animal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
8%
STEER
Cattle ranch animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
8%
MOLE
Burrowing animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
8%
MOLE
Burrowing animal
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
8%
PET
Companion animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
PET
Companion animal
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
NEOPET
Virtual animal such as Xweetok
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
NEOPET
Virtual animal such as Xweetok
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
STRAY
Many a shelter animal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
8%
STRAY
Many a shelter animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
8%
SLOTH
A deadly sin, or an animal
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
8%
SLOTH
A deadly sin, or an animal
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
8%
SAILFISH
Fast marine animal named for a ship part
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
SAILFISH
Fast marine animal named for a ship part
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
OTTER
Sea animal with "pockets" to store food and tools
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
OTTER
Sea animal with "pockets" to store food and tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
DONKEY
Party animal?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
DONKEY
Party animal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
HIPPO
"Hungry hungry" animal in a kids game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
HIPPO
"Hungry hungry" animal in a kids game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
ANTELOPE
"Home on the Range" animal
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
8%
ANTELOPE
"Home on the Range" animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
8%
ALPACA
Woolly Andean animal
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
8%
ALPACA
Woolly Andean animal
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
8%
CAVE
Batman's lair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
8%
CAVE
Batman's lair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
8%
SEAANEMONE
Marine animal that resembles a flower
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
8%
SEAANEMONE
Marine animal that resembles a flower
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
8%
MIMIC
___ octopus (animal that can change color to disguise itself)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
8%
MIMIC
___ octopus (animal that can change color to disguise itself)
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
8%
SABLE
Furry animal native to Siberia
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
8%
SABLE
Furry animal native to Siberia
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
8%
ARK
Big boat that held animal pairs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
8%
ARK
Big boat that held animal pairs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
8%
GIRAFFE
World ___ Day (June 21 celebration of the animal pictured in this grid)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
8%
GIRAFFE
World ___ Day (June 21 celebration of the animal pictured in this grid)
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
8%
NEOPETS
Virtual animal fad of the early 2000s
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
8%
NEOPETS
Virtual animal fad of the early 2000s
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
8%
LION
Cowardly animal in Oz
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
8%
LION
Cowardly animal in Oz
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
8%
COW
Sacred Hindu animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2025
8%
COW
Sacred Hindu animal
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
8%
ORCA
Black-and-white animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2025
8%
ORCA
Black-and-white animal
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
8%
TOY
Stuffed animal or Slinky
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2025
8%
TOY
Stuffed animal or Slinky
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2025
8%
RAT
Chinese zodiac animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 2, 2025
8%
RAT
Chinese zodiac animal
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2025
8%
MOOSE
Antlered animal
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
8%
MOOSE
Antlered animal
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
8%
CAMEL
Caravan animal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2025
8%
CAMEL
Caravan animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
8%
VIDABLUEWHALE
1971 Cy Young Award- winning pitcher’s companion animal?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
VIDABLUEWHALE
1971 Cy Young Award- winning pitcher’s companion animal?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
DANPINKSALMON
“Drive” and “When” author’s companion animal?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
DANPINKSALMON
“Drive” and “When” author’s companion animal?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
THOMASGRAYPARROT
“Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” poet’s companion animal?
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
THOMASGRAYPARROT
“Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” poet’s companion animal?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
HUGOBLACKRHINOCEROS
1937-71 Supreme Court justice’s companion animal?
(19)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
HUGOBLACKRHINOCEROS
1937-71 Supreme Court justice’s companion animal?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
TRACEYGOLDBEETLE
“Growing Pains” actress’ companion animal?
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
TRACEYGOLDBEETLE
“Growing Pains” actress’ companion animal?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
MOLLYBROWNTROUT
“Unsinkable” Titanic survivor’s companion animal?
(15)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
MOLLYBROWNTROUT
“Unsinkable” Titanic survivor’s companion animal?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
EVAGREENSNAKE
“Proxima” actress’ companion animal?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
EVAGREENSNAKE
“Proxima” actress’ companion animal?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
NATESILVERFOX
Baseball and election analyst’s companion animal?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
NATESILVERFOX
Baseball and election analyst’s companion animal?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
HARE
Speedy animal
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 13, 2025
8%
HARE
Speedy animal
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 13, 2025
8%
SLEDDOG
Iditarod animal
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
SLEDDOG
Iditarod animal
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
IMPALA
Chevy model named for an animal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2025
8%
IMPALA
Chevy model named for an animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2025
8%
FOXCUB
Young animal also called a kit
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
8%
FOXCUB
Young animal also called a kit
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
8%
BURRO
Small pack animal
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
8%
BURRO
Small pack animal
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
8%
LAMB
"Innocent" animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
8%
LAMB
"Innocent" animal
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
8%
BAT
Dracula's flying animal form
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
8%
BAT
Dracula's flying animal form
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
8%
SNAKE
Chinese zodiac animal for 2025
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2024
8%
SNAKE
Chinese zodiac animal for 2025
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2024
8%
ADOPT
"___, don't shop" (animal rescue slogan)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2024
8%
ADOPT
"___, don't shop" (animal rescue slogan)
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2024
8%
CHEWTOY
Stuffed animal with a squeaker, maybe
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
8%
CHEWTOY
Stuffed animal with a squeaker, maybe
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
8%
FOX
Cunning animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
8%
FOX
Cunning animal
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
1%
SLED
Blair Braverman vehicle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
SLED
Blair Braverman vehicle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
ALPACAS
Pack animals known for spitting
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
ALPACAS
Pack animals known for spitting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
SEER
Clairvoyant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
SEER
Clairvoyant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
MADGE
"Roots" actress Sinclair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
MADGE
"Roots" actress Sinclair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
LUNE
"Clair de ___" (Debussy song)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
LUNE
"Clair de ___" (Debussy song)
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
UPTON
"The Jungle" writer Sinclair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
UPTON
"The Jungle" writer Sinclair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
REALNAME
Eric Blair, for George Orwell
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
REALNAME
Eric Blair, for George Orwell
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
TVMOM
Claire Dunphy, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
TVMOM
Claire Dunphy, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
APES
"Great" animals
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
APES
"Great" animals
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
ESP
Clairvoyance, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ESP
Clairvoyance, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ELAN
Flair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
ELAN
Flair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
NOAH
Biblical rescuer of animals
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
NOAH
Biblical rescuer of animals
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
RAMS
Aries animals
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
RAMS
Aries animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
BEASTS
__ of burden: plow-pulling animals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
BEASTS
__ of burden: plow-pulling animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
ASSES
Stubborn animals
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
ASSES
Stubborn animals
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
DENS
Lions' lairs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
DENS
Lions' lairs
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
SLOEGINPHYSICS
Class that teaches the science behind flair bartending?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
SLOEGINPHYSICS
Class that teaches the science behind flair bartending?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
FOY
"The Crown" actress Claire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
FOY
"The Crown" actress Claire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
RIC
Pro wrestler Flair
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
RIC
Pro wrestler Flair
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
DOCILE
Like animals in a petting zoo, ideally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
DOCILE
Like animals in a petting zoo, ideally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
STYLE
Flair
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
STYLE
Flair
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
CATSHOWS
Judged events for pedigreed and companion animals
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
CATSHOWS
Judged events for pedigreed and companion animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
ASPS
Hieroglyphic animals
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
1%
ASPS
Hieroglyphic animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
1%
HOTFUZZIES
Stuffed animals that go viral?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
1%
HOTFUZZIES
Stuffed animals that go viral?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
1%
CUSTARD
Eclair filling, perhaps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
1%
CUSTARD
Eclair filling, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
1%
CATS
Self-grooming animals
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
1%
CATS
Self-grooming animals
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
1%
ANTS
Six-legged farm animals
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
ANTS
Six-legged farm animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
SHEEP
Woolly animals
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
SHEEP
Woolly animals
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
RHINOS
Heavy animals seen on safaris
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
1%
RHINOS
Heavy animals seen on safaris
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
1%
GOATYOGA
Exercise with barnyard animals
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2025
1%
GOATYOGA
Exercise with barnyard animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2025
1%
PANACHE
Flair
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
1%
PANACHE
Flair
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
1%
SEERS
Clairvoyants
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
1%
SEERS
Clairvoyants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
1%
TAPIRS
Long-snouted animals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
1%
TAPIRS
Long-snouted animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
1%
EAU
— Claire, Wisc.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 26, 2025
1%
EAU
— Claire, Wisc.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
1%
DEERREVIEWEDJOURNAL
Scientific periodical assessed by antlered animals?
(19)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
1%
DEERREVIEWEDJOURNAL
Scientific periodical assessed by antlered animals?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
1%
KNACK
Flair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2025
1%
KNACK
Flair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
1%
LINDA
Blair of "The Exorcist"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
1%
LINDA
Blair of "The Exorcist"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
1%
FOXES
Doglike animals with over 20 distinct calls
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
1%
FOXES
Doglike animals with over 20 distinct calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
1%
TREASURELINDAS
Cherish Blair, Hunt and Ronstadt?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
1%
TREASURELINDAS
Cherish Blair, Hunt and Ronstadt?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
1%
YAKS
Tibetan animals
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2024
1%
YAKS
Tibetan animals
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2024
1%
STAGS
Antlered animals
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 28, 2024
1%
STAGS
Antlered animals
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 28, 2024
1%
MASCOTS
Team animals
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
1%
MASCOTS
Team animals
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
Clues for Premier Sunday Crossword on December 1, 2024
Gentle
Crossword Clue
Not active
Crossword Clue
Hockey great Gordie
Crossword Clue
Certain utility meter reader
Crossword Clue
“Pronto!”
Crossword Clue
Back end
Crossword Clue
Hun leader
Crossword Clue
“Klute” actress
Crossword Clue
Line of air fresheners requiring an outlet
Crossword Clue
Element #10
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Animal lair" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 110 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DEN (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Animal lair"?
The best answer for "Animal lair" is DEN with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Animal lair" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on December 1, 2024.