One may carry off carrion Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 28, 2004 · 23-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, August 28, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 28, 2004 · 23-Across · 5 letters
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doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
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