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Animal whose nostrils can close to block out blowing sand – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Animal whose nostrils can close to block out blowing sand” is CAMEL (5 letters). Most recently CAMEL, in the NYT Mini on March 6, 2021.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| CAMEL | 5 | C____ |
What CAMEL means
- nouncud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2021 | NYT Mini 4D | CAMEL |
Other clues for CAMEL
- Desert animal with three eyelids
- Saharan transport
- "A horse designed by a committee," per a saying
- Its humps actually store fat, not water
- Animal with humps
- Pack animal in the Sahara
- Animal that can drink over 30 gallons of water at a time
- Desert animal with humps
- Animal celebrating Hump Day in a classic Geico commercial
- With 6-Across, "peaks" on a desert mount
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Animal whose nostrils can close to block out blowing sand”?
CAMEL (5 letters). Most recently CAMEL, on March 6, 2021 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Animal whose nostrils can close to block out blowing sand”?
5 letters, starting with C (C____).