Flying insect

Crossword clue · 4 known answers · 18 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on May 7, 2026

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BEE

3 letters · The Independent, May 7, 2026 · Every clue for BEE

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AnswerLettersLast puzzleLast seen

BEE3The IndependentMay 7, 2026

MOTH4Evening StandardJun 20, 2025

GNAT4Evening StandardMar 13, 2020

MIDGE5Evening StandardFeb 7, 2020

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AnswerLettersPuzzleDate

BEE3The IndependentMay 7, 2026

BEE3The IndependentMar 26, 2026

BEE3The IndependentJan 14, 2026

BEE3Evening StandardNov 28, 2025

BEE3Evening StandardSep 22, 2025

BEE3The IndependentSep 12, 2025

BEE3The IndependentJul 16, 2025

MOTH4Evening StandardJun 20, 2025

BEE3The IndependentJun 16, 2025

BEE3The IndependentApr 8, 2024

BEE3The IndependentMar 13, 2024

MOTH4Evening StandardJul 7, 2023

BEE3Evening StandardJun 30, 2023

MOTH4Evening StandardApr 17, 2020

GNAT4Evening StandardMar 13, 2020

BEE3Evening StandardFeb 19, 2020

MIDGE5Evening StandardFeb 7, 2020

MOTH4Evening StandardApr 26, 2019

About this clue

The clue “Flying insect” has appeared 18 times in our database with 4 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on May 7, 2026, where the answer was BEE.

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