Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Expand? | Letters | Answer | Clue | |||||
99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • a mound of earth made by ants as they dig their nest | ||||||||
30% | 10 | Insect that can defend itself using venom or formic acid | ||||||
noun • insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | ||||||||
30% | 9 | Derived from formic acid and ammonia | ||||||
noun • The amide of formic acid HCO-NH2 or any N-substituted derivative; they are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals | ||||||||
Formic Mounds Crossword Clue
Check other possible answers below.
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
RobberCaptain's boat
Navigational aid
Clue Last Found In...
Source | #Number | Answer |
---|---|---|
New York Times26 Jan 1988 | Down 4 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
|
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword
Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
---|---|---|
1 | Can bite and spray formic acid | |
2 | Formic acid sources
New York Times -
05 Aug 2012 | New York Times / 05 Aug 2012 |
3 | Formic indigestion remedy?
The Guardian Cryptic -
16 Aug 2007 | The Guardian Cryptic / 16 Aug 2007 |
4 | Formic Rennies?
The Guardian Cryptic -
10 Aug 2010 | The Guardian Cryptic / 10 Aug 2010 |
5 | Produce formic acid as a defensive secretion | |
6 | Sources of formic acid
New York Times -
29 Apr 2014 | New York Times / 29 Apr 2014 |
7 | Toxin that might contain formic acid
New York Times -
19 Feb 2021 | New York Times / 19 Feb 2021 |