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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) | ||
| 55% | BOA Constrictor that squeezes its prey | (3) | ||
| 49% | NENE Goose named for its call | (4) | LA Times Daily | Apr 18, 2026 |
| 49% | NOSEEUM Insect nicknamed for its small size | (7) | New York Times | Apr 16, 2026 |
| 49% | ALBEIT Even though | (6) | The Times Concise | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 47% | MOTH Fluttering insect that lends its name to a national storytelling event | (4) | New York Times Mini | Apr 28, 2026 |
| 47% | IOMOTH Showy insect with dark eyespots on its wings | (6) | New York Times | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 47% | SHIN Front of the lower leg | (4) | Newsday | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 47% | MONTANA State named for its landscape | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 47% | FOWLERS ___ "Modern English Usage." | (7) |
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