Answer: dragin

AnswerCrossword Clue
DRAGIN

Go out of one's way to mention

DRAGIN

Come home exhausted

DRAGIN

Involve unwittingly

DRAGIN
Mention with no pretext
DRAGIN
Inject without regard to pertinency: 2 wds.
DRAGINInterpose.
DRAGINBring home by the ears
DRAGINEmulate a cat