| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Band originally fronted by Buddy Holly | The Times Specialist | 26 May 2025 |
| Game with small insects | ||
| Insects foremost in carrying disease | The Times Sunday Cryptic | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Nocturnal insects | ||
| In China, what insects are kept for fighting? (8) | ||
| Insects caught disease | ||
| Chirpy sorts caught disease | ||
| Noisy insects | ||
| Nocturnal insects known for their constant sound | ||
| Holly had these insects | The Telegraph Cryptic | 27 Mar 2015 |
| Nocturnal noisemakers | ||
| Nighttime chirpers | ||
| Chirping insects | ||
| Noisy insects. |