Mammal that jumps vertically when startled Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 25, 2017 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, February 25, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 25, 2017 · 15-Across · 9 letters
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burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates
noun
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