How many claws does a house cat have?
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18
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20
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16
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14
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Explanation
A house cat has 18 claws total: five on each front paw (4 × 5 = 10) and four on each back paw (4 × 4 = 8), totaling 18. Cats use these for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. The front dewclaw is vestigial in some cats.
AI explanation
A house cat typically has 18 claws in total: five on each front paw (including the dewclaw) and four on each back paw, giving 5+5+4+4 = 18. Some cats are polydactyl and have extra toes, but 18 is the standard count used in trivia.