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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% | EGO Freudian origin of defense mechanisms | (3) | New York Times | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 3% | ECHIDNA Relative of the platypus | (7) | The Times Concise | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 2% | TOXIN Lionfish's defense | (5) | Newsday | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 2% | LUBE Mechanic's greasy substance | (4) | ||
| 2% | INKY Like a squid's defense | (4) | Universal | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 2% | STORM Charge in transistor mechanism (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quiptic | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 2% | DENIED Invoked the Shaggy defense, e.g. | (6) | The Atlantic | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 2% | NATO Western defense grp. | (4) | New York Times | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 2% | OTTO Good name for a car mechanic | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 4, 2026 |
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