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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 39% | 5 | South and Central American mammal related to the raccoon | |
3 | 39% | 6 | Latin word for “shield” that refers to a large oblong Roman example of said piece of armour; a constellation; or, one of the protective plates of an armadillo, insect or turtle | |
Central And South American Mammal Covered With Armour Like Bony Plates Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ARMADILLO" which means:
- noun
- • Burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates
An example sentence would be:
- • "The armadillo is an insectivorous mammal with a bony armored shell."
- • "We saw an armadillo scurrying across the road while we were driving."
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Similar Clues
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1 | Armour-like structure of a scorpion | |
2 | Burrowing mammal covered with strong horny plates
The Guardian Quick -
10 May 2021 | The Guardian Quick / 10 May 2021 |
3 | Burrowing mammal with a covering of bony plates
The Guardian Quick -
18 Nov 2013 | The Guardian Quick / 18 Nov 2013 |
4 | Its body is covered in bony plates, providing protection like armor | |
5 | Latin word for “shield” that refers to a large oblong Roman example of said piece of armour; a constellation; or, one of the protective plates of an armadillo, insect or turtle
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
23 Sep 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 23 Sep 2023 |
6 | Mammal covered in plates
The Guardian Quick -
18 Dec 2004 | The Guardian Quick / 18 Dec 2004 |
7 | South and Central American mammal related to the raccoon
New York Times -
17 Oct 2022 | New York Times / 17 Oct 2022 |
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