NYT Crossword · 39 Down
“Fierce and rapacious” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, December 18, 2015 as 39 Down. The answer has 7 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Friday, December 18, 2015 · 39 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Fierce and rapacious”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with W and ends with H, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Fierce and rapacious” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 18, 2015, at 39 Down.
What is the answer to the “Fierce and rapacious” crossword clue?
The answer is WOLFISH (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.