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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% | KOMODO Indonesian island giving its name to a monitor lizard | (6) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 5% | GAS Liquid fuel, despite its name | (3) | Universal | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 5% | PYTHON Reptile that shares its name with a coding language | (6) | The Times Specialist | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 4% | CACTUS Spiny plant | (6) | The Times Concise | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 4% | GECKO Chirping lizard | (5) | LA Times Mini | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 4% | STOCKCUBES Knorr ____, despite the name, measure 28×24×12mm | (10) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 4% | ANIMAL Mammal or reptile, e.g. | (6) | Universal | Jan 25, 2026 |
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