Insect You May Swat Away Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	4		Exact Match!
	noun • any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies • (British usage) mosquito
	36%	5		Swat away an opponent's attack.
	noun • (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword • a return punch (especially by a boxer) verb • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
	36%	5		Difficult to swat away
	noun • large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals

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