A phrase created by mishearing, such as “damp squid” or “preying mantis” Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue A phrase created by mishearing, such as “damp squid” or “preying mantis” last seen in Times Specialist Sunday puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EGGCORN.

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Crossword Answer For A phrase created by mishearing, such as “damp squid” or “preying mantis”:

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EGGCORN A phrase created by mishearing, such as “damp squid” or “preying mantis” (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Oct 2, 2022
3% RIFF Jazz phrase (4) Eugene Sheffer Sep 3, 2025
3% IDIOM Figurative phrase (5) Commuter Sep 2, 2025
3% INKSACS Squids' body parts: 2 wds. (7) Commuter Sep 2, 2025
3% EYRIE Bird of prey's nest (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 1, 2025
3% BOA Constrictor that suffocates prey (3)
3% PREMADE Created in advance (7) Commuter Sep 1, 2025
3% TAT Create lace (3)
3% MADE Created (4) Commuter Aug 27, 2025
3% INK Squid squirt (3) Eugene Sheffer Aug 25, 2025

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