Beast of burden Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Beast of burden crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on December 17 2023 in the popular Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Beast of burden has a total of 3 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%ASSBeast of burdenNewsday
20%PACKANIMALBeast of burden and a hint to 17- 25- 36- and 49-AcrossWall Street Journal

Definition

A quadruped of the genus Equus (E. asinus), smaller than the horse, and having a peculiarly harsh bray and long ears. The tame or domestic ass is patient, slow, and sure-footed, and has become the type of obstinacy and stupidity. There are several species of wild asses which are swift-footed.
A dull, heavy, stupid fellow; a dolt.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • Newsday: Dec 17, 2023
  • LA Times: Dec 7, 2023
  • Universal: Aug 22, 2023
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  • Universal: Jan 11, 2023

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