An insect protecting unusual nest - one not here Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABSENTEE An insect protecting unusual nest - one not here (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 12, 2026
7% WASP Insect in a nest (4) New York Times Special Crossword Sep 23, 2026
6% THIS The one here (4) The Washington Post Mini Oct 28, 2026
5% AERIES Eagle nests (6) New York Times Nov 1, 2026
5% IRA Nest egg initials (3) New York Times Midi Nov 1, 2026
5% TARP Protective cover (4) USA Today Oct 31, 2026
5% ANT Industrious insect (3) Commuter Oct 30, 2026
5% DEFEND Protect (6) Universal Oct 29, 2026
5% NOSIEST Most curious one is unusual saint (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 29, 2026
5% LICE Parasitic insects (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 26, 2026

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