Ancestor of a termite, surprisingly Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ROACH Ancestor of a termite, surprisingly (5) New York Times Oct 5, 2022
6% LYRE Harp's ancestor (4) Universal Aug 21, 2025
6% NEST Termite's home (4) Commuter Aug 6, 2025
6% AZTEC Mexican ancestor (5) Newsday Aug 3, 2025
5% BASSHORN Ancestor of the tuba or sousaphone (8) New York Times Sep 7, 2025
5% SPRY Surprisingly nimble (4) Newsday Sep 4, 2025
5% PDAS Smartphone ancestors: Abbr. (4) Newsday Aug 31, 2025
5% FOREBEAR Ancestor warning creature in woods (8) (8) The Sun Two Speed Aug 24, 2025
5% INCA Peruvian ancestor (4) Newsday Jul 30, 2025
5% WHITEANT Insect also known as a termite (5,3) (8) Puzzler Jul 30, 2025

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