Insect almost turned on dog (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HORNTAIL Insect almost turned on dog (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 28, 2024
7% INASNAP Almost immediately (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 26, 2026
7% GONE __ to the dogs (4) Commuter Jan 26, 2026
7% BECAME Turned into (6) Commuter Jan 26, 2026
7% RIGHTREVEREND Senior cleric correct to turn back almost before conclusion (5,8) (13) The Guardian Quiptic Jan 25, 2026
7% WASP Stinging insect (4) Commuter Jan 20, 2026
7% CICADA Insect (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jan 19, 2026
7% EARWIG Clawed insect (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 17, 2026
7% TAILWIND Turn on dog that could improve sprint time? (8) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 16, 2026
7% DINGO After racket, turn to dog (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 12, 2026

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