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Spiny Anteater Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ECHIDNA which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ECHIDNA

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390%8 Long-nosed insectivorous mammal

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ECHIDNA" which means:

    noun
  • • A burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to new guinea
  • • A burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to australia

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The echidna is a spiny anteater native to australia and new guinea."
  • • "The mother echidna lays a single egg and then carries it in a pouch."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick16 Jun 2008 Down 4
New York Times04 Oct 1998 Down 11
New York Times25 Aug 1996 Down 7
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