The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SCALY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Like pangolins and armadillos crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SCALY | 100 % | 5 |
Why may SCALY be the right solution?
Pangolins and armadillos are mammals covered in hard, protective scales. Therefore, the word "scaly" is an appropriate description for them.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Like pangolins and armadillos
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- scaly
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Crossword Answer definitions
SCALY noun- The scaly yellowfish, Labeobarbus natalensis.
- Covered or abounding with scales.
- Composed of scales lying over each other.
- Resembling scales, laminae, or layers.
- Low, mean.
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