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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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HEDGEHOG Spiny nocturnal mammal | (8) | ||
| 4% | BAT Nocturnal winged mammal | (3) | ||
| 3% | ACACIAS Spiny trees | (7) | Eugene Sheffer | May 6, 2026 |
| 3% | OCELOT Nocturnal spotted cat | (6) | USA Today | May 2, 2026 |
| 3% | OWL Nocturnal hooter | (3) | New York Times | Apr 28, 2026 |
| 3% | ECHIDNA Mammal also called a spiny anteater (7) | (7) | Mirror Quiz | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 3% | BACKSTAB Cryptic indication of nocturnal mammals making attack sneakily | (8) | The Telegraph Toughie | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 3% | BADGER Nocturnal mammal | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Apr 2, 2025 |
| 3% | BATS Nocturnal mammals | (4) | Mirror Quick | Jul 28, 2024 |
| 3% | TAPIR Nocturnal mammal | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 15, 2022 |
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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.