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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TUATARA Large lizard-like reptile of New Zealand (Sphenodon punctatus) named from the Maori for 'peaks on the back' (7) (7)
5% IGUANA Large lizard (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 11, 2025
4% LEAPING "__ lizards!" (7) Commuter Sep 5, 2025
4% HAKA Maori dance (4) Commuter Sep 4, 2025
4% MAORI Native of New Zealand (5) Premier Sunday Aug 17, 2025
4% MOA Extinct flightless bird from New Zealand (3)
4% REDCOD Colorful New Zealand fish (6) LA Times Daily Aug 3, 2025
4% STOCKEXCHANGE NZX, New Zealand ... (5,8) (13)
4% TUI A New Zealand bird (3) (3)
4% KIWI New Zealand bird (4) Commuter Jul 16, 2025
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