Doglike nocturnal mammal Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Doglike nocturnal mammal last seen in Universal 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 HYENA.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HYENA Doglike nocturnal mammal (5) Universal Mar 7, 2017
43% HYAENA Doglike nocturnal mammal (Var.) (6)
32% HYENAS Doglike nocturnal mammals that feed chiefly on carrion (6) (6)
4% BAT Nocturnal winged mammal (3)
4% HEDGEHOG Nocturnal mammal (8) The Times Sunday Concise Apr 19, 2026
3% OWL Nocturnal hooter (3) New York Times Apr 28, 2026
2% SEAL Aquatic mammal (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 6, 2026
2% BULL Bovine mammal (4) (4) Mirror Quick May 6, 2026
2% RHINO Large horned mammal (5) The Telegraph Quick May 5, 2026
2% OCELOT Nocturnal spotted cat (6) USA Today May 2, 2026

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The clue refers to a creature that resembles a dog but is actually a hyena. Hyenas are nocturnal mammals known for their distinctive laughs and scavenging habits. Despite their dog-like appearance, they are more closely related to cats.