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One Blowing Up When Threatened Crossword Clue
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PUFFERFISH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PUFFERFISH
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PUFFERFISH" which means:
- noun
- • Delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver
- • Any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pufferfish is known for its ability to inflate its body when threatened."
- • "Some species of pufferfish are highly toxic and can be lethal if consumed."
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| New York Times25 Aug 2017 | Across 28 | |
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