Mammal That Jumps Vertically When Startled Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates
	37%	4		A person who is easily startled or startled by sudden movements
	verb • to act insanely
	37%	11		In a startled or startled manner
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New York Times25 Feb 2017	Across 15
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