Crossword answer
HORSEFLY
8 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Independent, March 21, 2026
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HORSEFLY
Clues that lead to HORSEFLY
Most recent firstAbout HORSEFLY in crosswords
HORSEFLY is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Large insect” in the The Independent crossword on March 21, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
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FLEETINGShort-lived (8)
SALESTAXState revenue source
STAPLERSBit of sticking plaster for shredding equipment used in office
RUNSINTOMeets costs
SURPLICEPhoto capturing 50 wearing certain religious apparel
RAGTRADEHorse that won the 1976 Grand National
APPLAUSEAppreciative sound (8)
OILDRILLPiece of crude machinery
COLOMBIACountry whose capital is Bogotá
VOCATIONCalling Victor over positively charged particle (8)
OHHELLNO"Not today, Satan!"
PARKLANEThe second most expensive property on a UK Monopoly board
Every appearance of HORSEFLY (3)
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Mar 21, 2026
Large insect · The Independent · 5 Down
Jun 1, 2024
Bloodsucker's fleshy bum prodded by soldiers · The Independent · 3 Down
Apr 15, 2022
If you say “Whoa!” will it stop biting? · Evening Standard · 28 Down