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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 31% | 9 | Insect with pincers at the end of its abdomen | |
| 3 | 27% | 7 | Small insect with pincers on its rear end | |
Insect With Pincers Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EARWIG which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EARWIG
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "EARWIG" which means:
- noun
- • Any of numerous insects of the order dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen verb
- • To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.
- • To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
- • To eavesdrop.
- • To eavesdrop on.
An example sentence would be:
- • "My grandmother told me that if an earwig got into your ear, it would lay eggs and you would go insane."
- • "I found an earwig crawling in the garden."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick13 Feb 2016 | Across 14 | |
| New York Times15 Apr 2015 | Down 45 | |
| The Guardian Quick08 Jan 2005 | Across 13 | |
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