Praying ___, insect with a triangular head
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MANTIS
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The clue “Praying ___, insect with a triangular head” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Daily Themed crossword on December 20, 2025, where the answer was MANTIS.
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