According to the Proverb, It Killed the Cat
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Treasure Island, Group 1031, Puzzle 4 (Leather Boots).
Question is: According to the Proverb, It Killed the Cat
and the answer is: CURIOSITY
Word Meaning:
CURIOSITY — (uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.
Definitions from Wiktionary.