Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Insect Makes A Sound Like Ailing Lass Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 137 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is CICADA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CICADA

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
99%6Exact Match!
noun

• stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone

28%5 Scottish term for a lad or lass
noun

• a child: son or daughter

28%7A poetic term for a maiden or a lass
noun

• a young unmarried woman

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

I myself hold Proust novel to be a sham
Country with ill-will apart from the church?

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Cryptic27 May 2011 Down 6
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

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Ailing – like a detective?
The Guardian Cryptic - 23 Aug 2024
The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Aug 2024
2
Am leaving city on the Trent for ailing part of London
The Guardian Everyman - 07 Sep 2014
The Guardian Everyman / 07 Sep 2014
3
Ballesteros going round ailing old Spanish port?
The Guardian Everyman - 27 Jun 2004
The Guardian Everyman / 27 Jun 2004
4
Girl turned on insect - insect bit
The Guardian Quiptic - 08 May 2000
The Guardian Quiptic / 08 May 2000
5
Lass in university
6
Scottish term for a lad or lass
7
The ailing rock star was ...
New York Times - 10 Feb 2015
New York Times / 10 Feb 2015

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