Wood louse that rolls up when threatened Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PILLBUG Wood louse that rolls up when threatened (7) Wall Street Journal Jun 23, 2025
3% MENACED Threatened (7) Thomas Joseph Jul 13, 2026
3% SOD Rolled-up grass (3) New York Times Midi Jun 11, 2026
3% ARMADILLO It rolls up into a ball when threatened (9) Wall Street Journal Oct 13, 2020
2% FIRELIT Wood slab propped up in hearthside glow (7) The Times Cryptic Jul 17, 2026
2% RAKEITIN Roll in dough (8) New York Times Jul 16, 2026
2% ASH Wood, when hot (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Jul 15, 2026
2% ROTA Roster or roll (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 13, 2026
2% INGEAR Ready to roll (6) Universal Jul 11, 2026
2% RAINCHECKS Starmer's term threatened when embracing postponements (10) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 10, 2026

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