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The encased pupa of a moth or butterfly (9) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CHRYSALIS The encased pupa of a moth or butterfly (9) | (9) | ||
| 5% | FLAME Like a moth to a ___ | (5) | ||
| 5% | LEPIDOPTERAN Butterfly or moth | (12) | The Times Sunday Concise | Sep 7, 2025 |
| 5% | IMAGO Butterfly or moth | (5) | ||
| 4% | GROIN Spot targeted by butterfly stretches | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 4% | FLUTTER Float like a butterfly | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 4% | SILKWORM Moth larva that feeds on mulberry leaves | (8) | The Times Concise | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 4% | SMOOTH Even so, moth was metamorphosed (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 4% | CEDAR Moth-repellent wood | (5) | LA Times Daily | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 4% | MOTH Butterfly-like insect | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Dec 22, 2025 |
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