Predatory insect which awaits prey in a prayer-like pose Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MANTIS Predatory insect which awaits prey in a prayer-like pose (6) The Guardian Speedy Jul 5, 2020
2% HUNT Pursue prey, as a lion (4)
2% AMEN Prayer ending (4) Newsday May 25, 2026
2% MAT Place to strike a pose? (3) USA Today May 25, 2026
2% ASKED Was posing (5) Newsday May 22, 2026
2% EAGLE Bird of prey (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 21, 2026
2% FALCON Big bird of prey (6) Universal May 21, 2026
2% ASANAS Yoga poses (6) LA Times Daily May 18, 2026
2% HAWK Bird of prey (4) USA Today May 17, 2026
2% MOTH Butterfly-like insect (4) Puzzler Backwords May 15, 2026

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