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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 7 | Insects with a 17-year life cycle | |
3 | 31% | 8 | Plant with a two-year life cycle | |
Insect With A 17 Year Life Cycle Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CICADA" which means:
- noun
- • Stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone
An example sentence would be:
- • "The loud buzzing of the cicada filled the air."
- • "I saw a cicada clinging to a tree branch."
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New York Times Bonus01 Jun 2000 | Across 46 | |
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