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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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| 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% | GINGERALE Despite its name, it's not alcoholic | (9) | New York Times | Nov 14, 2025 |
| 6% | IGUANA Lizard with a spiny crest | (6) | LA Times Daily | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 5% | PYTHON Reptile that shares its name with a coding language | (6) | The Times Specialist | Nov 17, 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% | XENON Only element with an "x" in its name | (5) | USA Today | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 4% | GILA ___ monster (large lizard) | (4) | USA Today | Dec 17, 2025 |
| 4% | SEAURCHIN Spiny marine creature (3,6) | (9) | Puzzler | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 4% | ALLIGATORS Florida reptiles | (10) | Commuter | Dec 12, 2025 |
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