Cornered Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 26, 2019 · 54-Down
Appeared in 18 New York Times Crosswords between December 1994 and December 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 26, 2019 · 54-Down · 5 letters
ATBAY0 of 5 letters revealed
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forced to turn and face attackers; "a stag at bay"; "she had me cornered between the porch and her car"; "like a trapped animal"
adjective
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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