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Sharply Hooked Claws Crossword Clue

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229%13 Turtle genus with a sharply hooked beak
329%15 Avian predators with sharp claws and hooked bills

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We think the answer is "TALONS" which means:

    noun
  • • A sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The eagle swooped down and grabbed its prey with its strong talons."
  • • "The owl perched on the tree branch, its sharp talons gripping tightly."

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