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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 12 | Insect resembling a grasshopper or a cockroach | |
3 | 30% | 14 | Insect commonly mistaken for a cockroach | |
Insect Of The Cockroach Family Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MANTIS" which means:
- noun
- • Predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
An example sentence would be:
- • "The mantis is a fascinating insect known for its distinctive appearance and hunting skills."
- • "I spotted a mantis perched on a leaf in my garden."
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