“Insect with more than 14,000 known species” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Insect with more than 14,000 known species”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 26, 2026, where it runs at 56 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.