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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 41% | 9 | Ehrenberg's tortoise, a species of tortoise native to Africa | |
3 | 30% | 11 | Recorded and popularized the song 'Turn! Turn! Turn!' | |
Tortoise Makes Exam Turn To Party Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TESTUDO" which means:
- noun
- • Type genus of the testudinidae
- • A movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification
An example sentence would be:
- • "The testudo is a type of turtle commonly found in north america."
- • "In ancient roman warfare, soldiers would form a testudo by locking their shields together."
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The Guardian Cryptic04 May 2005 | Across 10 | |
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