Petunia's partner, in cartoons

Answer:

PORKY

Hint:

This stuttering pig often shared the screen with a fast-talking duck in classic Looney Tunes shorts.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Porky Pig, the famous stuttering cartoon character from Looney Tunes. Petunia Pig is his longtime girlfriend in the series, making "Porky" the natural answer. The name plays on the alliteration of "P" sounds, a common trait in classic cartoon character names.

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General solving tip

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