One carrying off carrion Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 1, 2006 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 1, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 1, 2006 · 4-Down · 5 letters
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doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
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