"Prairie dog," for example (8 letters) — Crossword Helper

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The Clue

"Prairie dog," for example (8 letter answer)

The Answer

MISNOMER

Tags

bear called dog eg epithet erroneou error example incorrect koala misnomer name prairie shouldnt something title use what wrong

Notes

The answer MISNOMER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

Related Clues

Erroneous epithet
Incorrect title
Use of a wrong name
"Koala bear," e.g.
Wrong-name error
What something shouldn't be called

Definition

MISNOMER as a noun:

1. an incorrect or unsuitable name