Ground squirrels are small rodents that belong to the Sciuridae family. They are commonly found in North America, Europe, and Asia. The crossword solutions for ground squirrels include CHIPMUNK (8 letters), xerus (5 letters), GOPHER (6 letters), SISAL (5 letters), and MARMOT (6 letters). Chipmunks are small, striped rodents with cheek pouches used for storing food. Xerus is a genus of African ground squirrels. Gophers are burrowing rodents found in North and Central America. SISAL is a type of agave plant native to southern Mexico and Central America. Marmots are large ground squirrels found in North America, Europe, and Asia.