Fauna At 17 Across Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ALLIGATORS

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	10		Exact Match!
2	20%	3		Genre for 1- & 22-Across, 22- & 26-Across, 26- & 46-Across and 46- & 49-Across
3	20%	7		Word, from the Greek for “depths”, for the assemblage of flora and fauna inhabiting the sea floor

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We think the answer is "ALLIGATORS" which means:

noun

• Leather made from alligator's hide
• Either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts

verb

• Crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes

An example sentence would be:

• "The marshes of florida are home to many alligators."
• "Tourists flock to the everglades to see alligators up close."

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New York Times26 Dec 1984	Across 59
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