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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 10 | Term for a small bear species, such as the sun bear or sloth bear | |
3 | 31% | 6 | Fight shy of English for "shy" | |
Animal Is A Shy Bear By The Sound Of It Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "COYPU" which means:
- noun
- • Aquatic south american rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur
An example sentence would be:
- • "The coypu is a large, herbivorous rodent native to south america."
- • "The coypu, also known as the nutria, has become an invasive species in many regions."
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The Guardian Cryptic31 Mar 2020 | Across 20 | |
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