Crossword answer

COCHINEAL

9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, October 6, 2026

Letter pattern

COCHINEAL

Starts with C, ends with L · 9 letters

Clues that lead to COCHINEAL

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Insect represented on chalice (9)9The GuardianOct 6, 2026 Firm friend swallows pill before large red9The IndependentMay 26, 2025

About COCHINEAL in crosswords

COCHINEAL is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Insect represented on chalice (9)” in the The Guardian crossword on October 6, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

COVERGIRLFemale on a magazine LARRYBIRDCeltics legend nicknamed "The Hick from French Lick" HOWCLEVER“So smart!” DEUTERIUMGas that's heavier than normal extracted from inside uteri/umbilici ARMADILLOCreature with limb trouble and unwell inside (9) DALMATIANDog breed ORCHESTRAPit workers? (9) ZOOLOGISTGo and see Australia from the east first like Steve Irwin! DESCENDEDFell TRAINSETSThey use small tracks VERDIGRISGreen patina REGARDINGConcerning CHESSSETSThey include pawns and rooks REASONWHYCause of ludicrous honey wars (6,3)

Every appearance of COCHINEAL (2)

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Oct 6, 2026

Insect represented on chalice (9) · The Guardian · 4 Down

May 26, 2025

Firm friend swallows pill before large red · The Independent · 15 Down