# The Atoz Game (Part 1)

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [January 24, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920 "2020-01-24T21:53:33Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 471

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9404 "2022-05-31T19:52:31Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9405 "2022-05-31T19:54:56Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish

---

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**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9406 "2022-05-31T19:59:47Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala

---

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**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9407 "2022-05-31T20:31:00Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark

---

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**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9408 "2022-05-31T20:35:08Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox

---

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**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9409 "2022-05-31T20:41:33Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler

---

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9410 "2022-05-31T21:52:20Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox

---

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9411 "2022-05-31T22:22:15Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma

---

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**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2022, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9412 "2022-06-01T08:17:30Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma  
Quokka, quail, quogga

---

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**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2022, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9413 "2022-06-01T11:12:31Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma  
Quokka, quail, quogga  
Raccoon, Redfish, Roseate Spoonbill

---

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9414 "2022-06-01T13:16:53Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma  
Quokka, quail, quogga  
Raccoon, Redfish, Roseate Spoonbill  
Stoat, starfish, seagull

You knew I had to mention the stoat.

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**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2022, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9415 "2022-06-01T15:18:02Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma  
Quokka, quail, quogga  
Raccoon, Redfish, Roseate Spoonbill  
Stoat, starfish, seagull  
Tiger, Tasmanian Devil, Tortoise

---

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**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9416 "2022-06-01T15:22:00Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma  
Quokka, quail, quogga  
Raccoon, Redfish, Roseate Spoonbill  
Stoat, starfish, seagull  
Tiger, Tasmanian Devil, Tortoise  
Urchin, Umbrellabird, Unicornfish

---

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**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9417 "2022-06-01T16:09:30Z")

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[quote=“kenobi\_65, post:9416, topic:846920, full:true”]  
**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma  
Quokka, quail, quogga  
Raccoon, Redfish, Roseate Spoonbill  
Stoat, starfish, seagull  
Tiger, Tasmanian Devil, Tortoise  
Urchin, Umbrellabird, Unicornfish  
Vampire Bat, Vulture, Vicuña

---

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9418 "2022-06-01T17:34:02Z")

</div>

**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma  
Quokka, quail, quogga  
Raccoon, Redfish, Roseate Spoonbill  
Stoat, starfish, seagull  
Tiger, Tasmanian Devil, Tortoise  
Urchin, Umbrellabird, Unicornfish  
Vampire Bat, Vulture, Vicuña  
Wildebeest, Wombat, Walrus

---

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9419 "2022-06-01T18:07:22Z")

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**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma  
Quokka, quail, quogga  
Raccoon, Redfish, Roseate Spoonbill  
Stoat, starfish, seagull  
Tiger, Tasmanian Devil, Tortoise  
Urchin, Umbrellabird, Unicornfish  
Vampire Bat, Vulture, Vicuña  
Wildebeest, Wombat, Walrus  
Xeme, Xenurus, Xiphius

---

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**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9420 "2022-06-01T19:23:32Z")

</div>

**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma  
Quokka, quail, quogga  
Raccoon, Redfish, Roseate Spoonbill  
Stoat, starfish, seagull  
Tiger, Tasmanian Devil, Tortoise  
Urchin, Umbrellabird, Unicornfish  
Vampire Bat, Vulture, Vicuña  
Wildebeest, Wombat, Walrus  
Xeme, Xenurus, Xiphius  
Yabby, Yak, Yarara

---

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**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9421 "2022-06-02T14:11:49Z")

</div>

**Animal, Animal, Animal**

Aardvark, Aasvogel, Armadillo  
Babirusa, Badger, Barn Swallow  
Camel, Carp, Caracal  
Dingo, Dolphin, Dalmatian  
Eel, Elephant, Emu  
Flying Squirrel, Fossa, Fox  
Giraffe, gnu, goat  
Hyena, Halibut, Hamster  
Ichthyosaur, Ibis, Impala  
Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish  
Kangaroo, Kingfisher, Koala  
Lemur, Labrador retriever, Lark  
Mandrill, Monitor Lizard, Musk Ox  
Narwhal, Newt, Nightcrawler  
Ocelot, onager, ox  
Panda, Pheasant, Puma  
Quokka, quail, quogga  
Raccoon, Redfish, Roseate Spoonbill  
Stoat, starfish, seagull  
Tiger, Tasmanian Devil, Tortoise  
Urchin, Umbrellabird, Unicornfish  
Vampire Bat, Vulture, Vicuña  
Wildebeest, Wombat, Walrus  
Xeme, Xenurus, Xiphius  
Yabby, Yak, Yarara  
Zebra, Zebu, Zigzag Salamander

Pass

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9422 "2022-06-02T17:47:47Z")

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**Women’s first names x3**

Abigail, Adrienne, Andrea

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**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/9423 "2022-06-02T17:48:36Z")

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**Woman’s first name x3**

Abigail, Adrienne, Andrea  
Barbara, Brenda, Bonnie

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