Carnivorous insect named after the way it sits whilst waiting for its prey (7,6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRAYING Carnivorous insect named after the way it sits whilst waiting for its prey (7,6) (7)
5% MANTIS Insect that appears to pray when it preys? (6) The Times Specialist Sunday Oct 5, 2025
5% SENT On its way (4) Newsday Sep 12, 2025
5% MAILED On its way, in a way (6) New York Times Aug 7, 2025
4% GODOT "Waiting for __" (5) Commuter Oct 24, 2025
4% EATER Meat-__ (carnivore) (5) Commuter Oct 20, 2025
4% FLY Spider's prey (3)
4% VTEN Powerful engine named for its shape (4) LA Times Daily Oct 12, 2025
4% BO Carnivore's desire (2) USA Today Quick Oct 9, 2025
4% MEAT Carnivore's desire (4) USA Today Quick Oct 9, 2025
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