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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 | ||||||||
Insect You May Swat Away Crossword Clue
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GNAT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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GNAT
Updated: October 11, 2023
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