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Punishes My Refusal About Accepting Sanctimonious Creature Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WHIPSCORPION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WHIPSCORPION
Updated: January 4, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WHIP-SCORPION" which means:
- noun
- • Nonvenomous arachnid that resembles a scorpion and that has a long thin tail without a stinger
An example sentence would be:
- • "The whip-scorpion is also known as a vinegaroon because of the vinegary smell it emits as a defense mechanism."
- • "The whip-scorpion's body is covered in a tough exoskeleton for protection."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic12 Dec 2023 | Across 11 | |
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