Rodent with sharp quills Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Rodent with sharp quills crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on March 9 2026 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Rodent with sharp quills has a total of 9 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | PORCUPINE | Rodent with sharp quills | Newsday |
Definition
| • | Any Old Word rodent of the genus Hystrix, having the back covered with long, sharp, erectile spines or quills, sometimes a foot long. The common species of Europe and Asia (Hystrix cristata) is the best known. |
| • | Any species of Erethizon and related genera, native of America. They are related to the true porcupines, but have shorter spines, and are arboreal in their habits. The Canada porcupine (Erethizon dorsatus) is a well known species. |
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