Rat or mouse Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rat or mouse . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RODENT.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RODENT Rat or mouse (6)
34% TRAP Word with rat or mouse (4)
34% VOLE Cousin of rat and mouse. (4)
25% STRENGTH Might this rat or mouse in bag not perish finally? (8) The Times Cryptic Feb 17, 2015
3% PAD Mouse spot on desk (3)
3% BUTTON Part of a blouse or a mouse (6) Premier Sunday Oct 19, 2025
3% TOY Rubber mouse or squeaky squirrel (3) Newsday Oct 19, 2025
3% MAT Mouse supporter? (3) The Telegraph Mini Oct 14, 2025
3% BEADY Like a rat's eyes (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 14, 2025
3% THREAT Warning the rat off (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Oct 14, 2025
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In the animal kingdom, a "rodent" refers to a group of mammals characterized by continuously growing incisors. Rats and mice are common examples of rodents, known for their gnawing habits. The answer "RODENT" encompasses a wide variety of species beyond just rats and mice.