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Insects Egg Laying Apparatus Crossword Clue
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OVIPOSITOR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OVIPOSITOR
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OVIPOSITOR" which means:
- noun
- • Egg-laying tubular structure at the end of the abdomen in many female insects and some fishes
An example sentence would be:
- • "The female insect uses its ovipositor to lay eggs in the soil."
- • "The wasp's ovipositor is long and slender."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times21 May 1988 | Across 17 | |
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