Small mongooses Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Small mongooses” from the USA Today crossword of February 16, 2026? It has 8 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
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MEERKATS is the answer to “Small mongooses”. It means an African mongoose.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
An African mongoose.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EKSEAMRT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Burrowing creatures of the African savanna”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Small mongooses”?
MEERKATS, 8 letters: an African mongoose.
When was “Small mongooses” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of February 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
8 letters, starting with M.