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2 | 40% | 4 | Digging ... or word after "digging" | |
3 | 35% | 7 | Pit-digging insect | |
Pit Digging Insects Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANTLIONS" which means:
- noun
- • The larva of any of several insects
- • Winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants
An example sentence would be:
- • "The antlions construct conical pits in sandy areas to trap ants and other prey."
- • "The antlions' pit traps are designed to cause the prey to slide down into the waiting jaws of the insect."
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1 | Digging ... or word after "digging"
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5 | Raise by digging
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