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Carnivore That Both Hunts And Scavenges Crossword Clue

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238%12 Mainly scavenges but also actively hunts
337%7 Predatory carnivore that hunts in the ocean

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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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New York Times19 Mar 2014 Across 46
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