Insect that stings
Crossword clue · 2 known answers · 4 appearances · Last seen in the New York Times crossword on November 17, 2025
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BUMBLEBEE
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The clue “Insect that stings” has appeared 4 times in our database with 2 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the New York Times crossword on November 17, 2025, where the answer was BUMBLEBEE.
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Hymenopterous insect of the family Vespidae