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Large lizard-like reptile of New Zealand (Sphenodon punctatus) named from the Maori for 'peaks on the back' (7) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TUATARA Large lizard-like reptile of New Zealand (Sphenodon punctatus) named from the Maori for 'peaks on the back' (7) | (7) | ||
| 4% | MAORI New Zealand native | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 4% | MONITOR Computer screen; large type of lizard | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 4% | KIAORA Maori greeting | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 4% | HAKA Maori dance | (4) | Universal | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 4% | ROSYBOA Reptile with a colorful name | (7) | New York Times | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 4% | KIWI New Zealander | (4) | New York Times | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 4% | ZED A capital of New Zealand? | (3) | The Atlantic | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 4% | WELLINGTON Capital of New Zealand | (10) | The Times Specialist | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 4% | KIWIS New Zealanders, familiarly | (5) | New York Times | Jan 25, 2026 |
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