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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% | IOMOTH Showy insect with dark eyespots on its wings | (6) | New York Times | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 6% | NENE Goose named for its call | (4) | LA Times Daily | Apr 18, 2026 |
| 6% | NOSEEUM Insect nicknamed for its small size | (7) | New York Times | Apr 16, 2026 |
| 6% | WAGS Moves back and forth, in a way | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 6% | ANT Insect that moves in a neat line | (3) | ||
| 6% | MONTANA State named for its landscape | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 6% | SENT On its way | (4) | Newsday | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 5% | ESPANA Country that has a tilde in its name | (6) | The Atlantic | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 5% | REACH Arm's length | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Apr 23, 2026 |
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