Female rhino picked up by the ears? Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Female rhino picked up by the ears?" leads to the answer "DOE." The connection between the clue and the answer lies in the interpretation of the words. Let's break it down:

1. Female: In the animal kingdom, the term "doe" is commonly used to refer to female deer. This hints at the gender aspect of the answer.
2. Rhino: While the clue mentions a rhino, it’s actually misdirecting the solver toward thinking about a large, horned animal. However, the answer is related to a different type of mammal that fits the description.
3. Picked up by the ears: This part of the clue serves as a literal misdirection. It suggests physically picking something up by the ears, which is not a common behavior when handling animals. Instead, the solver is meant to think of a common animal associated with picking by the ears.

Putting these interpretations together, the answer "DOE" emerges as the proper fit. Even though at first glance the clue may seem to reference a rhino, the actual answer points towards a female deer, which fits the bill perfectly.

Definition of "DOE"

a female deer, especially a female roe, fallow deer, or reindeer.

Example :

doe rabbits

 The Crossword clue "Female rhino picked up by the ears?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	22 March 2018	DOE