Woolly ruminants Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The answer to today's clue, "Woolly ruminants," is SHEEP. Here's why this clue corresponds to the answer:

1. Woolly: Sheep are known for their distinctive woolly coats, which provide warmth and protection. Their fleece is often used to make wool for various textile products.
2. Ruminants: Sheep belong to the ruminant category of animals, which means they have a four-compartment stomach that allows them to digest complex plant materials through the process of rumination.

Considering these characteristics, SHEEP perfectly fits the clue "Woolly ruminants" in today's crossword puzzle. Sheep are widely recognized for their woolly appearance and their classification as ruminant animals, making them the most suitable answer for this particular clue.

Definition of "SHEEP"

a domesticated ruminant mammal with a thick woolly coat and (typically only in the male) curving horns. It is kept in flocks for its wool or meat, and is proverbial for its tendency to follow others in the flock.

Example :

party members should not follow their leader like sheep

 The Crossword clue "Woolly ruminants" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	22 February 2024	SHEEP