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noun • predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer | ||||||||
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noun • someone who prays to God • one praying humbly for something adjective satellite • humbly entreating | ||||||||
| 38% | 7 | "Praying" part of a praying mantis | ||||||
noun • the forelimb of a quadruped | ||||||||
Praying Insect Crossword Clue
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MANTIS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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MANTIS
Updated: January 25, 2024
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| The Guardian Quick26 Jan 2024 | Down 4 | |
| New York Times27 Apr 1986 | Down 100 | |
| New York Times17 May 1984 | Across 18 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | "Praying" part of a praying mantis
New York Times -
01 Jan 2012 | New York Times / 01 Jan 2012 |
2 | 'Praying' insect
Telegraph Quick -
04 Jul 2023 | Telegraph Quick / 04 Jul 2023 |
3 | An insect whose name derives from the Greek for “prophet”, in allusion to its praying posture
Telegraph Herculis -
17 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 17 Apr 2023 |
4 | Insect known for its distinct praying stance | |
5 | Large insect (sometimes praying?)
The Guardian Quick -
05 Feb 2005 | The Guardian Quick / 05 Feb 2005 |
6 | Praying insect that remains motionless to catch prey | |
7 | Praying ___ (insect)
New York Times Mini -
01 Apr 2023 | New York Times Mini / 01 Apr 2023 |
