Emulate bloodhounds Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Emulate bloodhounds" from Newsday.com crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Emulate bloodhounds" corresponds to the answer "SNIFF." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Association: Bloodhounds are known for their exceptional sense of smell and their ability to track scents. When they are following a trail, they often use their noses actively by sniffing the ground.
2. Behavioral Comparison: To "emulate bloodhounds" in a non-literal sense would mean to mimic or replicate their behavior. In this context, the behavior being emulated is the act of sniffing for scents.
3. Clue Specificity: The clue specifically mentions bloodhounds, pointing to a connection with their characteristic sniffing behavior rather than any other aspect of their tracking abilities.

Considering these points, the answer "SNIFF" aligns perfectly with the clue "Emulate bloodhounds" as it captures the essence of mimicking the scent-tracking behavior associated with bloodhounds.

Definition of "SNIFF"

draw up air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it running, or to express contempt

Example :

his dog sniffed at my trousers

‘You're behaving in an unladylike fashion,’ sniffed Mother

Miranda sniffed the heavy perfume of the lilies

 The Crossword clue "Emulate bloodhounds" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	16 July 2017	SNIFF