Eastern mate defends daughter, a spiky thing Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ECHIDNA Eastern mate defends daughter, a spiky thing (7) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 2, 2020
5% CHINA Mate (5) The Telegraph Quick Jun 2, 2026
5% STILETTOS Spiky high heels (9) USA Today May 16, 2026
4% DADA Mama's mate (4) USA Today Quick Jun 24, 2026
4% SOW Boar's mate (3) Thomas Joseph Jun 22, 2026
4% EWE Ram's mate (3) The Times Concise Jun 22, 2026
4% ASIA Eastern continent (4) TV Jun 21, 2026
4% EXES Former mates (4) Eugene Sheffer Jun 20, 2026
4% STAG Hind's mate (4) The Telegraph Mini Jun 19, 2026
4% ARIADNE Daughter of Minos (7) Thomas Joseph Jun 19, 2026

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