Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

Insect Feeder Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 140 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is PROBOSCIS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PROBOSCIS

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
RankLettersAnswerClue
199%9Exact Match!
230%8Feeder insect for small insectivorous pets
322%7 Girl turned on insect - insect bit

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PROBOSCIS" which means:

    noun
  • • The human nose (especially when it is large)
  • • A long flexible snout as of an elephant

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The butterfly used its proboscis to drink nectar from the flower."
  • • "The elephant utilized its long proboscis to pick up food from the ground."

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:

Dry cleaner
"Not down there!"
President after Ten-Cent Jimmy

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times23 Apr 2011 Down 2
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

ClueSource
1
Aquatic filter feeder
2
Dead Sea feeder
New York Times - 14 Jun 1990
New York Times / 14 Jun 1990
3
Feeder insect for small insectivorous pets
4
Furnace feeder
The Guardian Quick - 06 Sep 2013
The Guardian Quick / 06 Sep 2013
5
Girl turned on insect - insect bit
The Guardian Quiptic - 08 May 2000
The Guardian Quiptic / 08 May 2000
6
Irish Sea feeder
New York Times - 22 Oct 1984
New York Times / 22 Oct 1984
7
Tentacled feeder
New York Times - 12 Oct 2002
New York Times / 12 Oct 2002

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen