Foot in a pound Crossword Clue

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Let us find the right answer for the crossword clue "Foot in a pound" published by Wall Street Journal crossword puzzle.
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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Foot in a pound," leads to the answer "PAW" for a specific and clever reason:

• The word "pound" in the clue suggests weight or a unit of measurement.
• When you think of "foot" in relation to weight, it can refer to an animal's paw, like a dog's paw or a cat's paw.
• So, the answer "PAW" creatively combines the idea of a "foot" being a component of what makes up a "pound."

This type of wordplay is common in crossword puzzles, where the clues often lead to unexpected but logical answers based on the way the words are interpreted.

Definition of "PAW"

an animal's foot having claws and pads.

Example :

the Internet is the easiest way to get your paws on mucky pictures

the horse rose up, its forelegs pawing the air

young dogs may paw at the floor and whine

 The Crossword clue "Foot in a pound" published 7 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	19 February 2020	PAW
L.A. Times Daily	24 June 2018	PAW
The Washington Post	24 June 2018	PAW
USA Today	15 March 2015	PAW
L.A. Times Sunday	26 February 2006	PAW