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noun • an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult | ||||||||
| 23% | 4 | Insects such as those likened to jewels or green shields; creepy-crawlies generally; microphones for eavesdropping; or, enthusiasts | ||||||
noun • general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate • a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine • a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly • insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis • a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use verb • annoy persistently • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | ||||||||
| 21% | 7 | Flies or thrips | ||||||
noun • small air-breathing arthropod • a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect | ||||||||
Insects To Be Crossword Clue
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PUPAE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PUPAE
Updated: October 10, 2023
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