Crossword answer
IMAGO
5 letters · Used for 14 different clues · 15 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, July 18, 2026
Letter pattern
IMAGO
Clues that lead to IMAGO
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Emerging butterfly (5)5The GuardianJul 18, 2026
Vlad’s past being ideal (5)5The GuardianJul 17, 2026
Last stage of an insect's development5New York TimesJul 5, 2026
Insect in final, adult stage (5)5The SunJun 28, 2026
Setter's past as a mature six-footer (5)5The SunJun 28, 2026
An insect in its adult form5The IndependentJun 20, 2026
Idealised representation from setter's past5The IndependentApr 27, 2026
Adult insect5The IndependentMar 14, 2026
Any adult insect5NewsdaySep 28, 2025
I’m a strategy game in final stage of development5The IndependentAug 1, 2025
Amigo spoiled how The Metamorphosis ends5The IndependentMay 26, 2025
Mental impression of Jemima Goldsmith5The IndependentJul 24, 2024
I'm past being a perfect creature!5Evening StandardApr 13, 2023
Grub that's eventually become perfect!5Evening StandardNov 25, 2021
About IMAGO in crosswords
IMAGO is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 15 times in our database across 14 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Emerging butterfly (5)” in the The Guardian crossword on July 18, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
NAMEDIdentified
MELEEFree-for-all
ISLETKey
PLUMPFluff, like pillows
AWMAN"Get serious, bro!"
MONKSAbbey group
TRESSLock of hair
SERGEDurable twilled woollen / worsted fabric (5)
DODGEEvade
OLDIEThrowback hit
GEARSCar transmission settings
SHOESLoafers and sneakers
BOONE"Mystical Magical" singer Benson
DRUNK"Punch-__ Love": Paul Thomas Anderson film
Every appearance of IMAGO (15)
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Jul 18, 2026
Emerging butterfly (5) · The Guardian · 11 Across
Jul 17, 2026
Vlad’s past being ideal (5) · The Guardian · 24 Down
Jul 5, 2026
Last stage of an insect's development · New York Times · 45 Down
Jun 28, 2026
Insect in final, adult stage (5) · The Sun · 21 Across
Jun 28, 2026
Setter's past as a mature six-footer (5) · The Sun · 21 Across
Jun 20, 2026
An insect in its adult form · The Independent · 26 Down
Apr 27, 2026
Idealised representation from setter's past · The Independent · 23 Down
Mar 14, 2026
Adult insect · The Independent · 18 Down
Sep 28, 2025
Any adult insect · Newsday · Down
Aug 1, 2025
I’m a strategy game in final stage of development · The Independent · 2 Down
Jun 28, 2025
Adult insect · The Independent · 5 Down
May 26, 2025
Amigo spoiled how The Metamorphosis ends · The Independent · 25 Down
Jul 24, 2024
Mental impression of Jemima Goldsmith · The Independent · 4 Down
Apr 13, 2023
I'm past being a perfect creature! · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Nov 25, 2021
Grub that's eventually become perfect! · Evening Standard · 1 Down