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Supposedly Sneaky Stoat Like Animals From Whom Deceitful Furtive Or Sly Humans Derive A Nickname Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WEASELS which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WEASELS
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "WEASELS" which means:
- noun
- • A person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky
- • Small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neck verb
- • To achieve by clever or devious means.
- • To gain something for oneself by clever or devious means.
- • To engage in clever or devious behavior.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The weasels hunted for mice and other small rodents in the field."
- • "Some people keep weasels as pets, despite their wild nature."
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From Greek for “early manhood”, an 18- to 20-year-old man in ancient Greece, especially when training to be a full citizen or a soldier
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| Telegraph Giant General Knowledge24 Jun 2023 | Down 46 | |
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