<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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
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
50% MAY "___ I come in?" ("Can I enter?") (3)
48% NOR Country that lost its way? (3) The Atlantic Jul 31, 2026
48% THAT "I Want It ___ Way" (4) USA Today Jul 31, 2026
48% ODE <i>Oxford Dictionary of English Verse </i> (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 11, 2026
48% ETNA Its name comes from the Greek for "I burn" (4)
46% EXPOSE Uncover error by <i>Chambers</i> in Early English (6) The Times Cryptic Jul 27, 2026
46% SNOWDROP Avalanche - a sign spring is on its way? (8) The Times Cryptic Jul 27, 2026

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