Crossword answer

HORSEFLY

8 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Independent, March 21, 2026

Letter pattern

HORSEFLY

Starts with H, ends with Y · 8 letters

Clues that lead to HORSEFLY

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Large insect8The IndependentMar 21, 2026 Bloodsucker's fleshy bum prodded by soldiers8The IndependentJun 1, 2024 If you say “Whoa!” will it stop biting?8Evening StandardApr 15, 2022

About 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

GOLFPROSWalking is good exercise ... you might get to drive a cart ... swinging a club will strengthen your arms, etc.? ALBRIGHTClinton secretary of state GULLIVERSwift traveller ADJACENTContiguous TEABREAKRefreshment stop (3,5) BEDCHECKCurfew inspection NEDROREM“Air Music” composer JOSTLINGFraction outside of second, swimmer pushing hard? (8) HONOLULUOld drama served up with opera in state capital (8) CROSSBARGoal part TEDTALKSStreamed lectures TAKESOFFGets airborne REPARTEEWitty retort PONYTAILScrunchied hairstyle

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