The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ANIMALIST
A
N
I
M
A
L
I
S
T
Buddy explains!
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ANIMALIST mean?
ANIMALIST noun- One who believes in the dominance of man's animal nature in behavior.
- A sensualist.
- A painter or sculptor whose primary subject is animals.
- A writer of animal stories.
- One who believes that microorganisms cause disease.