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Spiny Anteater Crossword Clue
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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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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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