Sharp-clawed critter (5 letters)

{ Answer }

KOALA

{ Related Clues }

"Eucalyptivore"
Arboreal Aussie
Aussie "bear"
Australian "bear"
Australian critter
Australian mammal
Australian marsupial
Bearlike marsupial
Consumer of eucalyptus
Cute "bear"
Cute marsupial
Eucalyptus eater
Eucalyptus feeder
Furry folivore
Furry marsupial
Lovable marsupial
Opossum's cousin
Queensland native
Zoo critter
Animate "teddy bear"
Australian arboreal marsupial
Australian eucalyptus eater
Australian tree dweller
Cute eucalyptus eater
Down Under bear
Down Under critter
Little "kangaroo bear"
Living "teddy bear"
Outbacker with big ears
Sluggish tree-dweller
Stuffed animal option
"Bear" that's not a bear
Down Under eucalyptus eater
Down Under "teddy bear"
Eucalyptus-leaf eater (5)

{ Tags }

animal, arboreal, aussie, australian, bear, critter, cute, down, dweller, eater, eucalyptus, furry, koala, living, marsupial, outbacker, sharp, sluggish, teddy, tree, under

{ Notes }

The answer KOALA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 200 puzzles.

{ Definition }

KOALA as a noun:

1. (koala, koala bear, kangaroo bear, native bear, Phascolarctos cinereus) = sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark