5-Downs pooch Crossword Clue

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Today is 7 January 2018 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "5-Downs pooch" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "5-Down's pooch" in today's crossword puzzle refers to a particular dog breed. The answer to this clue is "ASTA".

Asta is a famous fictional dog character that appeared in several detective novels written by Dashiell Hammett. The most well-known appearance of Asta is in the novel "The Thin Man" and its subsequent film adaptations. In the story, Asta is the pet dog of a husband and wife detective duo, Nick and Nora Charles.

There are a few reasons why this answer is appropriate for the clue:

1. Asta is a five-letter word, matching the requirement of the clue.
2. The clue specifically mentions "5-Down", indicating the position of the answer in relation to other answers in the puzzle.
3. The term "pooch" is often used as a colloquial word for a dog, and Asta fits this description perfectly.

Asta gained popularity through its appearances in both books and films, making it a well-known character in the detective genre. Its connection to the clue word "pooch" makes it an ideal answer for this crossword puzzle.

 The Crossword clue "5-Downs pooch" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Penny dell sunday	7 January 2018	ASTA