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<i>Garner's Modern English Usage</i> 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 <i>Garner's Modern English Usage</i> warns: "Even though this insect preys on others, its name comes from the way it holds its front legs raised" | (13) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Mar 30, 2025 |
| 52% | BOACONSTRICTOR Snake that squeezes its prey | (14) | USA Today | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 52% | RATTLER Snake named for its warning noise | (7) | Universal | May 18, 2026 |
| 49% | MAY "___ I come in?" ("Can I enter?") | (3) | ||
| 49% | BOA Constrictor that squeezes its prey | (3) | ||
| 47% | ODE <i>Oxford Dictionary of English Verse </i> | (3) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jul 11, 2026 |
| 47% | PILOTFISH Common name of <i>Naucrates ductor</i>, possibly because of its tendency to accompany ships | (9) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Jun 14, 2026 |
| 47% | IOTAS I I I | (5) | New York Times | Jun 5, 2026 |
| 47% | HARM Keep out of its way | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 47% | DIDNT "I ___ see that coming!" ("I was not expecting that!") | (5) |
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