Crossword answer

INSECTS

7 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen New York Times, January 22, 2026

Letter pattern

INSECTS

Starts with I, ends with S · 7 letters

Clues that lead to INSECTS

Most recent first

ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Bees, but not birds7New York TimesJan 22, 2026 Home schools little blighters?7The IndependentSep 9, 2025 Bugs7Eugene ShefferApr 15, 2022

About INSECTS in crosswords

INSECTS is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Bees, but not birds” in the New York Times crossword on January 22, 2026.

Other 7-letter answers

WHISTLETrain sound STERNLYHow to reproach the backward? GYMNASTAthletic person: my angst at sea (7) NIRVANAVehicle in terrible rain provides a blissful state (7) RONDEAUWorking on a rude poem (7) RESPECTVenerate PRESUMETake for granted SHAMPOOHair cleaning product AIRLOCKIt prevents liquid flowing in Cockney's tress? (3,4) PANACEACure-all CONIFERPine, for one ANALOGSChemical substances with similar structures ELECTORPerson discussed in Article II, Section 1, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution RUNNING?

Every appearance of INSECTS (3)

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Jan 22, 2026

Bees, but not birds · New York Times · 12 Down

Sep 9, 2025

Home schools little blighters? · The Independent · 7 Down

Apr 15, 2022

Bugs · Eugene Sheffer · 32 Down