The tree shakes and the animal is about to turn tail (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RETREAT The tree shakes and the animal is about to turn tail (7) (7)
7% SLOTH Animal that hangs in trees (5) Universal Apr 23, 2026
7% BREECH Tail of rook in tree (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Mar 6, 2026
7% JIFFY Two shakes of a lamb's tail (5) Universal Feb 5, 2026
6% REAR Tail end (4) LA Times Daily Apr 27, 2026
6% LAIRS Rails about animals' homes (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Apr 18, 2026
6% SALAMANDERS Tailed amphibians (11) The Times Concise Apr 17, 2026
6% ELBOW Jostle and half-heartedly shake about (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Apr 13, 2026
6% LARDER Fat about to turn in pantry (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 13, 2026
6% HARE Hear about animal (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Apr 10, 2026
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