Crossword answer
MOTHS
5 letters · Used for 16 different clues · 25 appearances · Last seen Eugene Sheffer, August 5, 2026
Letter pattern
MOTHS
Clues that lead to MOTHS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Fluttery insects5Eugene ShefferAug 5, 2026
They're drawn to flames5Everyday Puzzles DailyJul 30, 2026
Fliers with taste in clothes?5Evening StandardJun 20, 2026
Fliers with taste in clothing?5Evening StandardMay 18, 2026
Insects drawn to light5NewsdayJan 6, 2026
They can make holes in your wardrobe!5Evening StandardNov 23, 2025
Night insects5Evening StandardNov 13, 2025
Maybe tigerish fliers?5Evening StandardSep 8, 2025
Do they come to light when people's breaths are on test?5Evening StandardJul 6, 2025
Flame-loving insects5Daily ThemedJun 5, 2025
Flying insects attracted to light5NewsdayJan 20, 2025
Possibly tigerish fliers?5Evening StandardJul 11, 2024
Little creatures in human clothes?5Evening StandardAug 8, 2023
Light-circling insects5Daily ThemedDec 15, 2022
They come to light5Evening StandardFeb 21, 2022
Fliers attracted to flames5Daily ThemedDec 4, 2021
About MOTHS in crosswords
MOTHS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 25 times in our database across 16 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Fluttery insects” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 5, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
LEMURMadagascan arboreal primate (5)
AHEADBridge Out ___ (sign)
TEACHInstruct
IGLOOSnow place; like, home (5)
CURRYSpicy dish
MAIZECrop cloth covering snooker table, with money to replace balls, at first
KABULAsian capital
BEARDWhiskers
STAYSCorsets
NERDSObsessive hobbyists
RABBITorah scholar
FREESAllows to go cold, pronouncedly!
SITESWeb locations
BUFFY"___ the Vampire Slayer," horror TV series where Sarah Michelle Gellar plays the iconic lead character who gives the show its name
Every appearance of MOTHS (25)
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Aug 5, 2026
Fluttery insects · Eugene Sheffer · 17 Across
Jul 30, 2026
They're drawn to flames · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 4
Jun 20, 2026
Fliers with taste in clothes? · Evening Standard · 18 Down
May 18, 2026
Fliers with taste in clothing? · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Jan 6, 2026
Insects drawn to light · Newsday · Down
Nov 23, 2025
They can make holes in your wardrobe! · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Nov 13, 2025
Night insects · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Sep 8, 2025
Maybe tigerish fliers? · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Jul 6, 2025
Do they come to light when people's breaths are on test? · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Jun 5, 2025
Flame-loving insects · Daily Themed · 36 Down
Jan 20, 2025
Flying insects attracted to light · Newsday · Across
Jul 11, 2024
Possibly tigerish fliers? · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Dec 8, 2023
Fluttery insects · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
Aug 8, 2023
Little creatures in human clothes? · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Mar 24, 2023
Fluttery insects · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Dec 15, 2022
Light-circling insects · Daily Themed · 19 Across
Feb 21, 2022
They come to light · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Dec 4, 2021
Fliers attracted to flames · Daily Themed · 6 Down
Apr 27, 2021
Fliers with taste in clothes? · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Mar 9, 2021
Fliers with taste in clothing? · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Oct 24, 2020
Fluttery insects · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Down
May 20, 2020
Night insects · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Feb 10, 2020
Maybe tigerish fliers? · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Apr 17, 2019
Do they come to light when people's breaths are on test? · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Apr 25, 2018
Possibly tigerish fliers? · Evening Standard · 15 Down