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Beast With Desire In Its Brief Call Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HYENA" which means:
- noun
- • Doglike nocturnal mammal of africa and southern asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
An example sentence would be:
- • "The hyena prowled the savannah in search of its next meal."
- • "As night fell, the eerie laughter of hyenas resonated across the african wilderness."
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The Guardian Cryptic27 Jan 2004 | Down 22 | |
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