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2 | 37% | 7 | Insects with a high degree of flexibility in their neck, allowing them to rotate their heads 180 degrees | |
3 | 34% | 6 | Thick wooden chopping-boards upon which individuals are said to figuratively place their heads or necks when risking their reputations etc | |
Only Insects That Can Turn Their Heads To Look Behind Them Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MANTISES" which means:
- noun
- • Predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
An example sentence would be:
- • "Many people find mantises fascinating and keep them as pets."
- • "There are over 2,400 species of mantises worldwide."
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New York Times27 Dec 1998 | Across 78 | |
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