Lizard -- try grabbing neck but not head Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Lizard -- try grabbing neck but not head last seen in Telegraph 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GECKO.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GECKO Lizard -- try grabbing neck but not head (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 14, 2023
6% IGUANA Lizard (6) The Telegraph Quick Nov 24, 2025
5% UTA Lizard found in Bhutan (3) The Times Cryptic Dec 9, 2025
5% NAPES Parts of necks (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 6, 2025
5% GILA ___ monster (venomous lizard) (4) New York Times Mini Dec 2, 2025
5% ASANA Lizard pose, for one (5) USA Today Dec 2, 2025
5% TAKE Grab (4) Commuter Dec 1, 2025
5% HASSLE Pain in the neck (6) USA Today Dec 1, 2025
5% FAIRGAME It's up for grabs (8) New York Times Nov 29, 2025
5% NAPE Back of the neck (4) Commuter Nov 28, 2025

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