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% TAPIR Nocturnal mammal (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jul 11, 2026
3% DIURNAL Non-nocturnal? (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Sep 18, 2026
3% OWLS Nocturnal philosophers? (4)
3% OWL Nocturnal predator (3) Wall Street Journal Sep 10, 2026
3% NIGHT Nocturnal period (5) The Times Concise Sep 7, 2026
3% BUSHBABY Small nocturnal primate (8) The Times Concise Aug 31, 2026
3% ALOES Spiny flora (5) Wall Street Journal Aug 20, 2026
3% HOOTS Nocturnal sounds in the woods (5) New York Times Aug 8, 2026
3% BAT Flying nocturnal mammal that uses echolocation (3)
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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.