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noun • small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae | ||||
| 33% | 8 | Tailless creature | ||
adjective satellite • not having a tail | ||||
| 33% | 6 | Term to describe a tailless creature | ||
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Australian Creature Having Advantage Over A Tailless Species
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PLATYPUS which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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PLATYPUS
Updated: September 1, 2025
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