Answer:

skinks

Answer	Crossword Clue
SKINKS	Harmless lizards
SKINKS	Little lizards
SKINKS	Elongated lizards

SKINKS	Lizards
SKINKS	Common lizards
SKINKS	Insectivorous lizards

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.