Spiny reptile that, despite its name, is actually a lizard Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HORNYTOAD Spiny reptile that, despite its name, is actually a lizard (9) New York Times Aug 23, 2024
6% IGUANA Spiny-crested reptile (6) Universal Aug 21, 2025
5% ROSE White Zinfandel, e.g., despite its name (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 5, 2025
5% IPA Type of alcoholic beverage that originated in the U.K., despite its name (3) New York Times Aug 23, 2025
5% ANDYET "But despite that ..." (6) Premier Sunday Aug 10, 2025
5% TIGERLILY Flower that's dangerous to felines, despite its name (9) Universal Jun 20, 2025
4% LEAPING "__ lizards!" (7) Commuter Sep 5, 2025
4% REAL Actual (4) Commuter Sep 4, 2025
4% ASPS Nile reptiles (4) New York Times Sep 1, 2025
4% GECKO Lizard that can detach its own tail (5) New York Times Mini Aug 31, 2025

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