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Small mammal

Crossword clue · 4 known answers · 10 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on July 23, 2026
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SHREW
5 letters · The Independent, July 23, 2026 · Every clue for SHREW
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AnswerLettersLast puzzleLast seen
SHREW5The IndependentJul 23, 2026
WEASEL6Evening StandardJun 4, 2026
POLECAT7Evening StandardMar 4, 2026
VOLE4Evening StandardNov 25, 2024

Every appearance (10)

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AnswerLettersPuzzleDate
SHREW5The IndependentJul 23, 2026
SHREW5Evening StandardJul 5, 2026
WEASEL6Evening StandardJun 4, 2026
WEASEL6The IndependentApr 24, 2026
POLECAT7Evening StandardMar 4, 2026
VOLE4Evening StandardNov 25, 2024
WEASEL6Evening StandardApr 5, 2021
SHREW5Evening StandardFeb 22, 2021
POLECAT7Evening StandardNov 17, 2020
VOLE4Evening StandardAug 15, 2018

About this clue

The clue “Small mammal” has appeared 10 times in our database with 4 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on July 23, 2026, where the answer was SHREW.

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