| Carnivorous insect named after the way it sits whilst waiting for its prey (7,6) |
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| ___ mantis, insect |
Puzzler Backwords |
19 May 2025 |
| Asking earnestly (7) |
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| Insect known for its upright posture and folded 'arms' (7,6) |
The Guardian Weekend |
30 Nov 2024 |
| Making a solemn request to God (7) |
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| Supplicating |
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| ___ mantis, insect |
Puzzler Backwords |
16 Apr 2024 |
| Appealing to the highest authority? (7) |
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| Saying grace, e.g |
Thomas Joseph |
22 Feb 2022 |
| Speaking up? |
New York Times |
01 Nov 2016 |
| Speaking up? |
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| Addressing a deity |
Irish Times Simplex |
21 Mar 2015 |
| Saying grace |
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