Strange beast of a tailless sort given extra protection? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLATYPUS Strange beast of a tailless sort given extra protection? (8) The Times Cryptic Apr 10, 2015
5% APE Tailless primate (3) LA Times Daily Feb 15, 2026
5% AMULET Charm a beast, given time (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
5% APES Tailless primates (4) Commuter Jan 28, 2026
4% DINOS Jurassic beasts (5) Newsday Feb 22, 2026
4% OVERLY Extra (6) New York Times Feb 20, 2026
4% MORE Extra (4) New York Times Feb 20, 2026
4% PRONE Given (to) (5) LA Times Daily Feb 19, 2026
4% ONS Add-__ (extras) (3) Newsday Feb 17, 2026
4% OXEN Yoked beasts (4) Premier Sunday Feb 15, 2026

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