Crossword answer
MUSKDEER
8 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Independent, January 17, 2026
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MUSKDEER
Clues that lead to MUSKDEER
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MUSKDEER is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Small East Asian animal which secretes a strong-smelling substance used in perfumery” in the The Independent crossword on January 17, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
RAPSHEETListing of priors
SCHMALTZSentimentality (8)
OVERLANDNot by sea or air (8)
CRIMINALLawbreaker
TOMAHAWKName a warlike fellow's weapon
RULEDOUTVoiced concern after order is dismissed (5,3)
ESTIMATEGuess teatimes at work (8)
INSECRETSurreptitiously deleting note would not be cricket? Actually it would (2,6)
ESPRESSOStrong coffee
VIGILANTSix enormous guards left, being watchful (8)
ENTREATYRequest to dine in foyer
FURLOUGHLeave coat by Irish lake
PREJUDGEUnder pressure, Barnaby's admitting English justice means to try without evidence
FAKETREEGreenery that doesn't need water
Every appearance of MUSKDEER (2)
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Jan 17, 2026
Small East Asian animal which secretes a strong-smelling substance used in perfumery · The Independent · 27 Across
Sep 27, 2025
Small East Asian animal which secretes a strong-smelling substance used in perfumery · The Independent · 42 Down