Insect that returns every 13 or 17 years Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Insect that returns every 13 or 17 years . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CICADA.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CICADA Insect that returns every 13 or 17 years (6)
3% TEENS 13- to 19-year olds (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 31, 2026
3% PERENNIAL Plant flowering every year (9) (9) Puzzler Jan 26, 2026
3% PRIMENUMBER 11, 13 or 17 (11) USA Today Nov 11, 2025
3% CICADAS 17-year insects (7) Eugene Sheffer Jul 7, 2017
2% IRRESPONSIBLE Reckless (13) (13) The Guardian Quick Feb 3, 2026
2% FLEA Insect (4) (4) Mirror Quick Feb 3, 2026
2% FIREANT Stinging insect (7) Eugene Sheffer Jan 31, 2026
2% GNATS Swarming insects (5) Universal Jan 31, 2026
2% ALOT Every day, say (4) New York Times Jan 30, 2026
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