Crossword answer
INSECT
6 letters · Used for 19 different clues · 31 appearances · Last seen Thomas Joseph, September 23, 2026
Letter pattern
INSECT
Clues that lead to INSECT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Fly, e.g.6Thomas JosephSep 23, 2026
Six-legged creature6The IndependentSep 19, 2026
Bug6LA TimesSep 16, 2026
Arthropod6Evening StandardJun 5, 2026
Fly or ant6Puzzle PageMay 18, 2026
Grasshopper or cricket, for one6Daily ThemedNov 27, 2025
Bee or wasp, e.g.6Daily ThemedOct 21, 2025
Could be the nicest creature6Evening StandardOct 14, 2025
Bee or beetle6NewsdayJul 7, 2025
Walking stick, e.g.6New York TimesApr 19, 2025
Creature modified by some scientists6Evening StandardNov 26, 2024
Maybe fly where Mormon can be found?6The IndependentOct 6, 2024
Cricket, perhaps, popular with dedicated following6The IndependentJul 26, 2024
Flea or fly, e.g.6Daily ThemedApr 23, 2024
Dissecting one could be a bit scientific6Evening StandardFeb 28, 2024
Beetle or cricket, for one6Daily ThemedJan 18, 2023
Six-footer, perhaps, in a religious group6Evening StandardJan 10, 2023
Might one bite you in the nicest possible way?6Evening StandardSep 29, 2022
Small creature6Evening StandardFeb 1, 2019
About INSECT in crosswords
INSECT is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 31 times in our database across 19 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Fly, e.g.” in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 23, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
ALIENSMany characters in Pixar's "Elio"
GRAMMYPrestigious music award won by singers and bands ... or a cute way to refer to one's nana
SLOTHSAnimals known for their slow metabolism
COMETSStreakers in the night sky
PAUSESStops
LENTILLegume in many soups
DULCETSweet
INSOLELoafer liner
ADHEREStick
PASTORService provider?
CANNESFestival that bestows a Grand Prix
BASTESStitches loosely
TSTORMWeather event with lightning, briefly
OUSTEDEjected
Every appearance of INSECT (31)
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Sep 23, 2026
Fly, e.g. · Thomas Joseph · 30 Down
Sep 19, 2026
Six-legged creature · The Independent · 13 Across
Sep 16, 2026
Bug · LA Times · Down
Jul 18, 2026
Fly, e.g. · Thomas Joseph · 15 Across
Jun 5, 2026
Arthropod · Evening Standard · 22 Down
May 18, 2026
Fly or ant · Puzzle Page · 12 Down
Nov 27, 2025
Grasshopper or cricket, for one · Daily Themed · 37 Across
Oct 21, 2025
Bee or wasp, e.g. · Daily Themed · 37 Across
Oct 14, 2025
Could be the nicest creature · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Sep 29, 2025
Bug · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Jul 7, 2025
Bee or beetle · Newsday · Down
Jun 6, 2025
Six-legged creature · The Independent · 8 Across
Apr 19, 2025
Walking stick, e.g. · New York Times · 43 Across
Jan 31, 2025
Six-legged creature · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Nov 26, 2024
Creature modified by some scientists · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Oct 6, 2024
Maybe fly where Mormon can be found? · The Independent · 18 Across
Jul 26, 2024
Cricket, perhaps, popular with dedicated following · The Independent · 5 Down
Jun 27, 2024
Bee or wasp, e.g. · Daily Themed · 19 Down
Apr 23, 2024
Flea or fly, e.g. · Daily Themed · 35 Down
Feb 28, 2024
Dissecting one could be a bit scientific · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Aug 25, 2023
Six-legged creature · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Jan 18, 2023
Beetle or cricket, for one · Daily Themed · 31 Across
Jan 10, 2023
Six-footer, perhaps, in a religious group · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Sep 29, 2022
Might one bite you in the nicest possible way? · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Aug 12, 2022
Arthropod · Evening Standard · 22 Down
Jul 8, 2020
Bug · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Apr 13, 2020
Could be the nicest creature · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Feb 18, 2020
Bug · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Feb 1, 2019
Small creature · Evening Standard · 36 Down
Dec 28, 2018
Six-legged creature · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Aug 30, 2018
Creature modified by some scientists · Evening Standard · 36 Across