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noun • doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion | ||||||||
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noun • an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) • a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange • a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess verb • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep to the curb • place restrictions on | ||||||||
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noun • a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion | ||||||||
Beast With Desire In Its Brief Call Crossword Clue
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HYENA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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HYENA
Updated: October 14, 2023
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