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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Spiny reptile that, despite its name, is actually a lizard last seen in New York Times 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 HORNYTOAD.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HORNYTOAD Spiny reptile that, despite its name, is actually a lizard | (9) | New York Times | Aug 23, 2024 |
| 6% | IGUANA Lizard with a spiny crest | (6) | LA Times Daily | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 5% | HORNEDTOAD Lizard with spines on its head | (10) | Universal | Sep 14, 2025 |
| 5% | GREATDANE *Canine that originated in Germany, despite its name | (9) | Universal | Sep 8, 2025 |
| 5% | ROSE White Zinfandel, e.g., despite its name | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 5, 2025 |
| 4% | ESSE In ____, actual | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 4% | AUPAIR A single nanny, despite appearances | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 4% | ASP Nile reptile | (3) | LA Times Daily | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 4% | ALLIGATOR Reptile running at gorilla | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 4% | COBRA Hooded reptile | (5) | USA Today | Oct 26, 2025 |
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