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Mexican insect that feeds on cacti and is the source of a red dye (9) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | COCHINEAL Mexican insect that feeds on cacti and is the source of a red dye (9) | (9) | ||
| 6% | ACCREDIT Approve arrangement of red cacti | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 5% | HENNA Red pigment used as hair dye (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 5% | TINGE Dye | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 5% | PREPAYING ***Feeding (on) | (9) | Universal | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 5% | BEET Source of some natural dyes and sugars | (4) | New York Times | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 5% | ROCKGARDENS Settings for creepers and cacti | (11) | Newsday | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 5% | PEYOTES Mexican cacti | (7) | ||
| 5% | CHOLLAS Mexican cacti. | (7) | ||
| 4% | OWING In the red | (5) | Newsday | Dec 14, 2025 |
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