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Insect named for the way it moves, not for its length Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Insect named for the way it moves, not for its length last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is INCHWORM.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | INCHWORM Insect named for the way it moves, not for its length | (8) | New York Times | Feb 21, 2021 |
| 6% | MONTANA State named for its landscape | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 6% | ACAI Berry with a cedilla in its name | (4) | USA Today | Feb 17, 2026 |
| 6% | NENE Goose named for its call | (4) | New York Times | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 6% | SENT On its way | (4) | Newsday | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 6% | YARDAGE Length | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 5% | ANT Insect in a colony | (3) | ||
| 5% | PUPA Immature insect | (4) | Commuter | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 5% | PRAYING ___ mantis, insect | (7) | Puzzler Backwords | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 5% | VIALACTEA Latin name for the Milky Way | (9) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Mar 8, 2026 |
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