Cryptic crossword clue
Animals paired regularly in bible, work of Noah and sons

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word AARDVARKS

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The straight part
We know that "Animals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case animals = aardvarks.
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What does AARDVARKS mean?

AARDVARKS noun
  1. The nocturnal, insectivorous, burrowing, mammal Orycteropus afer, of the order Tubulidentata, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
  2. A silly or credulous person who is prone to mistakes or blunders.

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