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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defense mechanism for a platypus last seen in USA Today 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is VENOM.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | VENOM Defense mechanism for a platypus | (5) | USA Today | Jan 12, 2021 |
| 3% | CHANT "Defense! Defense!," e.g. | (5) | USA Today | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 3% | ANIMAL Jaguar or platypus | (6) | ||
| 2% | SET ___ collection (game mechanic) | (3) | USA Today | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 2% | HASPS Closing mechanisms | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 2% | DRIVE Be defensive in traffic, e.g. | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 2% | MOTOR Mechanic's focus | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 2% | ROBOTIC Mechanical mug with old idiosyncrasy | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 2% | IMMUNE ___ system (body's defense) | (6) | ||
| 2% | BICS Some mechanical pencils | (4) | LA Times Daily | Sep 25, 2025 |
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