“Insect named for the Virgin Mary” crossword clue
Answer
L
A
D
Y
B
U
G
•••••••LADYBUG
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LADYBUG is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Insect named for the Virgin Mary”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 29, 2025, where it runs at 41 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 29, 2025 grid21DFemale in Mexican-style wrestling9 ltrs›31DOne of the "Gilmore Girls"4 ltrs›34DYounger Lennon son4 ltrs›35DSecond star ever photographed, after the sun4 ltrs›38DProwl4 ltrs›41DListing at Christie's3 ltrs›42DBacchanals7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 29, 20251ANosy Parkers6 ltrs›7A"Make like a drum and beat it!"7 ltrs›14ASource of the line "The female of the species is more deadly than the male"7 ltrs›16A"Ditto for us"7 ltrs›17AHalf of an Arnold Palmer7 ltrs›18A"Ta-da!"7 ltrs›19A*Mensa, for one4 ltrs›20A"___ Enchanted," 2004 film4 ltrs›
Back to the full May 29, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.