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| 2 | 25% | 9 | Exhibiting predatory instincts or predatory behavior | |
| 3 | 23% | 13 | The genus Palometa contains both predatory and non-predatory species | |
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WILDCAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WILDCAT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WILDCAT" which means:
- noun
- • An exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
- • A cruelly rapacious person
- • Any small or medium-sized cat resembling the domestic cat and living in the wild adjective satellite
- • Outside the bounds of legitimate or ethical business practices
- • Without official authorization
- • (of a mine or oil well) drilled speculatively in an area not known to be productive verb
- • To drill for oil in an area where no oil has been found before. adjective
- • (usually derogatory) of or concerning businesses operating outside standard or legitimate practice, especially:
- • Of or concerning customized or hand-made cartridges.
- • Unauthorized by the proper authorities.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The wildcat ran through the forest with incredible speed."
- • "I heard a wildcat's growl coming from the bushes."
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Aug 2021 | Across 1 | |
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