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noun • predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer | ||||||||
| 38% | 7 | "Praying" part of a praying mantis | ||||||
noun • the forelimb of a quadruped | ||||||||
| 38% | 13 | Insect known for its distinctive front legs | ||||||
noun • the common mantis | ||||||||
Praying ___ Insect Crossword Clue
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MANTIS which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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MANTIS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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1 | "Praying" insect
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27 Apr 1986 | New York Times / 27 Apr 1986 |
2 | "Praying" part of a praying mantis
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01 Jan 2012 | New York Times / 01 Jan 2012 |
3 | 'Praying' insect
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04 Jul 2023 | Telegraph Quick / 04 Jul 2023 |
4 | An insect whose name derives from the Greek for “prophet”, in allusion to its praying posture
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17 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 17 Apr 2023 |
5 | Insect known for its distinct praying stance | |
6 | Praying insect?
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17 May 1984 | New York Times / 17 May 1984 |
7 | Praying insect that remains motionless to catch prey |
