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% APES Tailless primates (4) Universal Aug 31, 2025
5% FROGS Tailless amphibians (5) Commuter Aug 26, 2025
5% APE Tailless primate (3) Commuter Aug 26, 2025
4% ASS Beast of burden (3) LA Times Daily Sep 3, 2025
4% BONUS Extra (5) Wall Street Journal Sep 2, 2025
4% THE "Beauty and ___ Beast" (3)
4% ABITODD Somewhat strange (7) Newsday Aug 31, 2025
4% OXEN Yoked beasts (4) Universal Aug 30, 2025
4% EERIE Strangely chilling (5) LA Times Mini Aug 28, 2025

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