The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HYENA which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Spotted scavenger crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HYENA | 100 % | 5 |
Why may HYENA be the right solution?
The answer "HYENA" fits the clue "spotted scavenger" because hyenas are known for their distinctive spotted fur and their scavenging behavior. They are often seen in African savannas and are known for their ability to scavenge and eat the remains of other animals.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Spotted scavenger
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hyena
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Crossword Answer definitions
HYENA noun- Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
- (Sub-Saharan Africa) A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.
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