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Short Lived Insect Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 135 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MAYFLY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MAYFLY
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MAYFLY" which means:
- noun
- • Slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days
An example sentence would be:
- • "The mayfly only lives for a day after it emerges from the water."
- • "The mayfly hatch creates a feeding frenzy for fish."
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| The Guardian Quick24 Sep 2022 | Across 23 | |
| The Guardian Quick12 Jul 2012 | Down 15 | |
| The Guardian Quick18 Oct 2005 | Down 7 | |
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