Small black beetle that swims in circles on the surface of water (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WHIRLIGIG Small black beetle that swims in circles on the surface of water (9) (9)
6% STREAM Master swims in small river (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 25, 2026
6% WEEVIL Small beetle (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Sep 10, 2026
6% BUG Small insect, like a beetle (3)
6% SCARAB Mark a black beetle (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Aug 16, 2026
5% SPOONFUL Just a bit of fun swimming in small pool (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 23, 2026
5% SIDE Lateral surface (4) The Times Concise Oct 22, 2026
5% MAT Tumbler's surface (3) New York Times Oct 22, 2026
5% PLANE Flat surface (5) Commuter Oct 22, 2026
5% TARMAC Runway surface (6) Commuter Oct 19, 2026
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