“Insect that stings” crossword clue
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•••••••••BUMBLEBEE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BUMBLEBEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Insect that stings”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 17, 2025, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 17, 2025 grid11ACell signal unit3 ltrs›16AApplication3 ltrs›19ASo-so, in modern slang3 ltrs›22AUniv. degrees for executives4 ltrs›25ATrain track part4 ltrs›27AAirheads, Dots, Fun Dip, Heath, Kit Kat, Life Savers, M&M's, Milk Duds, Nerds, Oh Henry!, Peeps, Pez, Rolo, Skittles, Twix, Twizzlers12 ltrs›37AGirlfriend or boyfriend, informally3 ltrs›40ANuisance4 ltrs›43AKeto and Paleo, for two5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 17, 20251AVegas attraction, with "the"5 ltrs›6ABitter-smelling5 ltrs›14APleasant smell5 ltrs›15AHeavyweight African animal, informally5 ltrs›17ACircle, cone, cube, cylinder, heart, pentagon, star, triangle11 ltrs›20AScrapes (out), as a living4 ltrs›21AMental slip-up5 ltrs›23AMany a prom tuxedo6 ltrs›
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