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
8% SPINONI Italian dogs turn on the setter (7) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 15, 2026
8% FLEA Insect found on cats and dogs (4) Puzzler Backwords Feb 11, 2026
7% RANLOW Was almost out (6) Universal Apr 21, 2026
7% EARWIG Insect with pincers (6) New York Times Apr 20, 2026
7% ANTS Farm insects (4) LA Times Daily Apr 19, 2026
7% LOUSE Parasitic insect (5) Puzzler Backwords Apr 19, 2026
7% BEES Buzzing insects (4) Commuter Apr 18, 2026
7% GNAT Pesky insect (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 18, 2026
7% BEE Hive insect (3) USA Today Apr 15, 2026

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