The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PANGOLIN which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
Mammal also called a scaly anteater crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PANGOLIN | 100 % | 8 |
Why may PANGOLIN be the right solution?
Pangolin is a mammal that is also known as a scaly anteater because it feeds mainly on ants and termites and has tough, protective scales covering its skin.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Mammal also called a scaly anteater
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Crossword Answer definitions
PANGOLIN noun- The scaly anteater; any of several long-tailed, scale-covered mammals of the order Pholidota of tropical Africa and Asia, the sole extant genus of which is Manis.
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