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Insect Named For The Way It Moves Not For Its Length Crossword Clue
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INCHWORM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
INCHWORM
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "INCHWORM" which means:
- noun
- • Small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family geometridae verb
- • To move in a looping fashion, like an inchworm.
- • To crawl or creep slowly.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I found a cute inchworm crawling on the leaves."
- • "The inchworm moved in a distinct looping motion."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times21 Feb 2021 | Down 62 | |
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