Animal named from the Latin for "little thief" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FERRET Animal named from the Latin for 'little thief' (6) Wall Street Journal Jan 8, 2016
7% FIDO Dog name from the Latin for "to trust" (4) Universal Apr 3, 2026
7% SINE Function named from the Latin for "curve" (4) Wall Street Journal Mar 28, 2026
7% FERRETS Animals whose name is derived from the Latin for 'little thief' (7) New York Times Nov 22, 2019
6% IXNAY Ditch, from Pig Latin (5) TV Apr 26, 2026
6% IMPALA Animal whose name comes from the Zulu for "gazelle" (6) USA Today Apr 26, 2026
6% NOUN Name, place, animal or thing (4)
6% ESSE To be, in Latin (4) Commuter Apr 14, 2026
6% CATERPILLAR Provide food and support for little animal (11) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 9, 2026
6% ERGO Therefore, from the Latin (4) Newsday Mar 22, 2026

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