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Animal that sleeps upside down – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Animal that sleeps upside down” is SLOTH (5 letters). Most recently SLOTH, in the NYT Mini on November 16, 2016.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| SLOTH | 5 | S____ |
What SLOTH means
- nouna disinclination to work or exert yourself
- nounany of several slow-moving arboreal mammals of South America and Central America; they hang from branches back downward and feed on leaves and fruits
- nounapathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2016 | NYT Mini 8A | SLOTH |
Other clues for SLOTH
- Adorable and lethargic tree-dweller
- One of three living mammals in the superorder Xenarthra, along with the armadillo and anteater
- Tree-dwelling animal whose fur gets tinted green with algae
- Animal that talks comically slowly in "Zootopia"
- Animal that has a symbiotic relationship with green algae, which grows in its fur
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Animal that sleeps upside down”?
SLOTH (5 letters). Most recently SLOTH, on November 16, 2016 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Animal that sleeps upside down”?
5 letters, starting with S (S____).