Cornered, as a wild animal Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 18, 2012 · 53-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 18, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 18, 2012 · 53-Across · 5 letters
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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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