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Misnamed Insect Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SILVERFISH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SILVERFISH

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239%10Misnamed
339%9Misnamed

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SILVERFISH" which means:

    noun
  • • Silver-grey wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing
  • • A silvery variety of carassius auratus

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I found a silverfish in my bathroom this morning."
  • • "We need to find a way to get rid of the silverfish infestation."

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New York Times05 Mar 1988 Across 32
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