Large rodent, hard to handle, not keeping up like pig Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Large rodent, hard to handle, not keeping up like pig last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PORCINE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PORCINE Large rodent, hard to handle, not keeping up like pig (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 19, 2023
6% TOTE Large, two-handled bag (4) Universal Jan 7, 2026
6% COYPU Beaver-like rodent (5) Puzzler Backwords Dec 22, 2025
6% HOG Large pig (3) Newsday Oct 22, 2025
5% AGED Like most hard cheeses (4) Universal Jan 12, 2026
5% MOLERATS "Naked" rodents (8) LA Times Daily Jan 9, 2026
5% GNAW Nibble or bite like a rodent (4) Puzzler Backwords Jan 8, 2026
5% PRESERVE Maintain, keep up (8) (8) Puzzler Jan 8, 2026
5% RAT Rodent (3) (3) Mirror Quick Jan 8, 2026
5% LAG Fail to keep up the pace (3)

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