Nocturnal, hyena-like mammal that inhabits the plains of southern Africa (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AARDWOLF Nocturnal, hyena-like mammal that inhabits the plains of southern Africa (8) (8) Mirror Quiz Oct 26, 2026
6% BATS Nocturnal mammals (4) USA Today Quick Oct 17, 2026
6% E Nocturnal mammals (1) USA Today Quick Oct 17, 2026
6% MEERKATS Burrowing mammals of southern Africa (8) The New Yorker Mini Oct 1, 2026
5% REEBOK Antelope of southern Africa (6) (6) Puzzler Aug 31, 2026
5% TAPIR Nocturnal mammal (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jul 11, 2026
4% OLMEC Member of an ancient people that inhabited the Southern Gulf Coast of Mexico (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Oct 26, 2026
4% MOTH Nocturnal flier (4) Newsday Oct 25, 2026
4% OWLET Young nocturnal bird (5) The Times Concise Oct 19, 2026
4% OVERT In plain view (5) Newsday Oct 12, 2026

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