Harmless North American reptile which, according to folklore, can take its tail in its mouth and roll along like a wheel (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HOOPSNAKE Harmless North American reptile which, according to folklore, can take its tail in its mouth and roll along like a wheel (9) (9)
5% RATTLESNAKE Reptile with rings on its tail (11) Commuter Jun 16, 2025
4% DST Its end can make people with SAD sad (3) The Washington Post Mini Apr 22, 2026
4% METROAREA City and its surroundings (9) New York Times Apr 20, 2026
4% ROTAE Wheels, or wheel's, or for a wheel (5) The Times O Tempora Apr 18, 2026
4% NENE Goose named for its call (4) LA Times Daily Apr 18, 2026
4% ALLIGATOR Crocodile-like swamp predator that can hold its breath underwater for up to 45 minutes by dramatically slowing its heart rate (9)
4% RAW Vegetable in its natural state (3)
4% STEERS Takes the wheel (6) USA Today Apr 12, 2026
4% OILS Takes care of, as a squeaky wheel (4) New York Times Mini Apr 8, 2026
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