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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
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)
58% SENT On its way (4) New York Times Nov 16, 2025
53% CHESTER ____'s "Rows" are raised galleries in its main streets (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Dec 14, 2025
49% GINGERALE Despite its name, it's not alcoholic (9) New York Times Nov 14, 2025
49% TAKE "____ its --> (4) USA Today Quick Oct 7, 2025
47% ANT Bullet ___ (insect known for its painful sting) (3) New York Times Mini Dec 12, 2025
47% EPSOM English town known for its salt (5) New York Times Dec 11, 2025
47% FOWLERS ___ "Modern English Usage." (7)
45% TBONE Kind of steak with a letter in its name (5) New York Times Mini Dec 1, 2025
45% POLO Shirt that shares its name with a sport (4)
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