Hard-backed insect
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 2 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on July 2, 2025
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BEETLE
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The clue “Hard-backed insect” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 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 July 2, 2025, where the answer was BEETLE.
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