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Central American cactus used for rearing cochineal insects (5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NOPAL Central American cactus used for rearing cochineal insects (5) | (5) | ||
| 5% | DYE Color with cochineal, say | (3) | USA Today | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 5% | BEHIND To the rear of | (6) | The Times Concise | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 5% | PANAMACANAL Central American waterway (6,5) | (11) | Mirror Quick | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 5% | RICA Costa ___ (Central American country) | (4) | ||
| 5% | HIND Rear | (4) | LA Times Mini | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 5% | COSTA ___ Rica (Central American country) | (5) | ||
| 5% | ENDER Rear's rear? | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Sep 17, 2025 |
| 5% | COSTARICA Central American nation | (9) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 15, 2025 |
| 4% | ANT Busy insect | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Nov 8, 2025 |
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