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Immature Creature Devoured In Move Towards Adulthood Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PUPATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PUPATE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PUPATE" which means:
- verb
- • Develop into a pupa
An example sentence would be:
- • "The caterpillar will pupate in its cocoon before emerging as a butterfly."
- • "After feeding voraciously, the insect will find a safe spot to pupate."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic24 Jul 2009 | Down 1 | |
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