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1 result for CATANDMOUSEGAME from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Mon Apr 10, 1995	54A	Evasion and pursuit	Sidney L. Robbins	Shortz

3 results for CATANDMOUSEGAME from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Wed Feb 17, 1993	63A	Play involving watchful waiting	Harold B. Counts	Maleska
Tue Apr 24, 1979	34A	Tantalizing situation	Herb L. Risteen	Maleska
Thu Sep 1, 1977	3D	This involves pursuit and escape	A. J. Santora	Maleska

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