Spiny nocturnal mammal Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Spiny nocturnal mammal . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HEDGEHOG.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HEDGEHOG Spiny nocturnal mammal (8)
4% BADGER Nocturnal mammal (6) (6) Mirror Quick Sep 21, 2025
4% BAT Nocturnal winged mammal (3)
3% ECHIDNA Mammal also called a spiny anteater (7) (7) Mirror Quiz Nov 4, 2025
3% IGUANA Lizard with a spiny crest (6) LA Times Daily Nov 3, 2025
3% ALOE Spiny succulent (4) Universal Oct 24, 2025
3% OWLS Nocturnal birds (4) USA Today Quick Oct 21, 2025
3% CACTI Spiny plants (5) Commuter Sep 22, 2025
3% OWL Nocturnal bird (3) The Telegraph Quick Sep 14, 2025
3% STEGOSAURUS Spiny dinosaur (11) Commuter Sep 11, 2025
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A hedgehog is a spiny, nocturnal mammal known for its distinctive coat of quills. These small creatures are often found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Hedgehogs are insectivores, feeding on insects, worms, and other small creatures. They are solitary animals and are known for their cute appearance and unique defensive mechanism of rolling into a tight ball when threatened.