Carrion consumer Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 27, 2009 · 51-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 27, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 27, 2009 · 51-Down · 5 letters
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doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
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