Reptile runs under a log, tail swishing Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Reptile runs under a log, tail swishing 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ALLIGATOR.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALLIGATOR Reptile runs under a log, tail swishing (9) The Telegraph Cryptic May 2, 2022
5% BUMP ___ on a log (4) USA Today Jan 2, 2026
5% NET "Nothing but ___!" (reaction to a swish) (3) New York Times Dec 30, 2025
5% TERRAPIN Reptile (8) The Telegraph Quick Dec 3, 2025
5% WAG Swish a tail (3)
4% SNORE Saw logs (5) Premier Sunday Jan 4, 2026
4% CROC Reptile caught by fabulous bird (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 1, 2026
4% SEATURTLE Hard-shelled marine reptile (9) Newsday Dec 31, 2025
4% LEATHERBACK Poet catching the second reptile (11) The Times Cryptic Dec 31, 2025
4% BOG Swampy place that rhymes with "log" (3)

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