Kind of insect to hold fast (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STICK Kind of insect to hold fast (5) (5)
9% CLING Hold on fast (5) The Telegraph Quick Oct 31, 2025
8% AVAST Initially seasick in a vessel, hold fast (5) The Times Cryptic Dec 24, 2025
8% UNCHASTE Launch astern holding fast (8) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 16, 2025
8% ANT Formica is a genus of this kind of insect (3) The Times Specialist Sunday Oct 5, 2025
7% WAITAMINUTE "Hold on!" (11) USA Today Dec 30, 2025
7% ANTS Social insects (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 30, 2025
7% WASP Insect that stings (4) Newsday Dec 29, 2025
7% PEST Irksome insect (4) LA Times Daily Dec 28, 2025
7% LOCUST Insect pest (6) The Telegraph Quick Dec 22, 2025
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