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Garner's Modern English Usage warns: "Even though this insect preys on others, its name comes from the way it holds its front legs raised" Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PRAYINGMANTIS Garner's Modern English Usage warns: "Even though this insect preys on others, its name comes from the way it holds its front legs raised" | (13) | ||
| 56% | SENT On its way | (4) | Newsday | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 53% | ALBEIT Even though | (6) | The Times Concise | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 49% | ACAI Berry with a cedilla in its name | (4) | USA Today | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 49% | NENE Goose named for its call | (4) | New York Times | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 49% | CHESTER ____'s "Rows" are raised galleries in its main streets | (7) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 47% | MANTISES Praying insects that prey | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 47% | FOWLERS ___ "Modern English Usage." | (7) | ||
| 45% | BULLOCK "Cart" puller with a "bull" in its name | (7) | ||
| 43% | SUNSETBOULEVARD Los Angeles thoroughfare that gave its name to a 1950 film and its musical adaptation | (15) | The Times Specialist | Mar 9, 2026 |
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