Insect to escape by the sound of it Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FLEA Insect to escape by the sound of it (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 13, 2015
4% MAYFLY Insect might escape (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 4, 2025
3% WASP Stinging insect (4) Commuter Jan 20, 2026
3% CICADA Insect (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jan 19, 2026
3% ISOK Escapes serious injury (4) The Washington Post Mini Jan 19, 2026
3% FLEE Escape quickly (4) Universal Jan 18, 2026
3% EARWIG Clawed insect (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 17, 2026
3% PELE Escape to Victory star (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 16, 2026
3% NOISE Sound (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 15, 2026
3% ANTS Colony insects (4) Newsday Jan 11, 2026

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