Bloodhound's trail Crossword Clue

Today's (8 December 2024) crossword provided to us by New York Times and the clue is "Bloodhound's trail".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Bloodhound's trail" leads us to the answer "SPOOR". Let's break down why this connection makes sense:

1. Bloodhound: Bloodhounds are known for their exceptional sense of smell and tracking abilities.
2. Trail: A trail refers to a path or series of marks left behind by someone or something moving through an area.
3. Spoor: In the context of tracking animals, especially by hunting dogs, "spoor" refers to the marks or traces animals leave behind, guiding the dog along the trail.

Therefore, when you put together the characteristics of a bloodhound, the concept of following a trail, and the specific term "spoor" related to tracking, the answer "SPOOR" perfectly fits the clue "Bloodhound's trail." It's a direct connection between the dog's tracking ability and the term used for the trail it follows.

Definition of "SPOOR"

the track or scent of an animal

Example :

they searched around the hut for a spoor

the trail is marked by wolf spoor

taking the spear, he set off to spoor the man

 The Crossword clue "Bloodhound's trail" published 34 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	8 December 2024	SPOOR
Daily American	2 October 2024	SCENT
Crossword Champ Daily	28 January 2024	SCENT
Lovatts American	3 May 2023	SCENT
USA Today	6 March 2019	SCENT
Penny dell	13 December 2018	ODOR
Newsday.com	19 December 2017	SCENT
The Washington Post	4 June 2016	ODOR
Universal	24 June 2014	SCENT
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	3 September 2011	ODOR
Thinks.com	2 May 2011	SCENT
Boston Globe	20 March 2011	ODOR
L.A. Times Daily	31 October 2005	SCENT