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noun • predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer | ||||||||
| 33% | 7 | A large earthen jug; any ewer; an urn-like insect trap of a carnivorous plant such as the huntsman’s cup; or, in baseball, a “twirler” | ||||||
noun • (baseball) the person who does the pitching • an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring • the quantity contained in a pitcher • (botany) a leaf that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer • the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit | ||||||||
| 31% | 13 | Carnivorous insect resembling a grasshopper | ||||||
noun • the common mantis | ||||||||
Carnivorous Insect Which Rests As If In Prayer Crossword Clue
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MANTIS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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MANTIS
Updated: October 13, 2023
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | A large earthen jug; any ewer; an urn-like insect trap of a carnivorous plant such as the huntsman’s cup; or, in baseball, a “twirler”
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
12 Aug 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 12 Aug 2023 |
2 | A raised structure or platform on which a coffin rests during a funeral service | |
3 | Carnivorous insect resembling a grasshopper
The Guardian Quick -
19 Jan 2002 | The Guardian Quick / 19 Jan 2002 |
4 | Cushion upon which a ball rests
New York Times -
03 Nov 2024 | New York Times / 03 Nov 2024 |
5 | Flying insect that rests with its wings closed | |
6 | Large carnivorous insect
The Guardian Quick -
08 Oct 2007 | The Guardian Quick / 08 Oct 2007 |
7 | Predatory insect which awaits prey in a prayer-like pose
The Guardian Speedy -
05 Jul 2020 | The Guardian Speedy / 05 Jul 2020 |
