A group of social insects, led by a queen, seeking to start a new colony (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SWARM A group of social insects, led by a queen, seeking to start a new colony (5) (5)
7% ANT Insect in a colony (3) Newsday Feb 17, 2026
7% ANTS Colony insects (4) Newsday Jan 11, 2026
6% TERMITE Social insect (7) The Times Concise Dec 31, 2025
6% T Social insects (1) USA Today Quick Nov 5, 2025
5% RECRUIT Seek new members (7) (7) Mirror Classic Feb 16, 2026
5% TABOO Social no-no (5) USA Today Feb 16, 2026
5% APHID Insect that's the Queen's pet in "A Bug's Life" (5) The Washington Post Mini Feb 14, 2026
5% RAN Led (3) New York Times Feb 8, 2026
5% REDEALT Started a new hand (7) Newsday Feb 8, 2026
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