Clues for the word "PORCUPINE"
We've had 17 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 11 times in crosswords. It was last seen in King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph crossword on June 21, 2023.
Definition of porcupine
- n. - 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.
- n. - 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.
Referring Clues
- Quill bearer
- Quill possessor
- A real sharpie?
- Prickly one
- Bristly rodent
- Spiny critter
- Hedgehog
- Creature with quills
- Quilled creature
- Prickly critter
- Mammal with pointed quills
- Ridiculous price upon large rodent
- Rodent with quills
- Creature with more than one spine
- *Prickly animal that may consume bark (6 to 9)
- Mammal with quills
- Large rodent
Last Seen In
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - June 21, 2023
- USA Today - June 14, 2022
- Guardian Everyman - March 06, 2016
- Jonesin - June 30, 2015
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - October 22, 2014
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 27, 2014
- Guardian Quick - November 01, 2008
- LA Times - February 11, 2007
- Family Time - July 14, 2004
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 20, 2004
- Family Time - April 13, 2004