Insects Organ Of Sense Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PALP

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	36%	9		Sense organ found in many insects
3	27%	5		Insects' sense organs

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We think the answer is "PALP" which means:

noun

• A pedipalp, an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; has a variety of functions but is often primarily used for predating.
• A fleshy part of a fingertip.
• Short for palpation.

verb

• To feel, to explore by touch.

adjective

• Palpatory; obtained by palpation.

An example sentence would be:

• "The yoga instructor taught her students how to palp their bodies to release tension."
• "She felt a palp of excitement when she saw the roller coaster."

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New York Times01 Feb 1978	Down 1
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