Crossword clue: small old world burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping

The most common answer is gerbil (6 letters).

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Possible answers

gerbil 6 letters wn-def

small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping

gerbille 8 letters wn-def

small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping