“Pincered bug” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EARWIG is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pincered bug”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 3, 2026, where it runs at 42 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 3, 2026 grid41AJohn Snow and Robert Frost?10 ltrs›47APirates' environs4 ltrs›49AMerger site?5 ltrs›53ASabrina Carpenter and Anita Baker?11 ltrs›58ARidiculous5 ltrs›61AHomo, for humans5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 3, 20261AComponent of many a science course3 ltrs›4AButter up?5 ltrs›9AVisual effect for a sports replay, maybe5 ltrs›14AGood "Wheel of Fortune" purchase for "M_SS_SS_PP_"3 ltrs›15AFood Network host Brown5 ltrs›16AMaker of Instamatic cameras5 ltrs›17ASheepskin boot brand from Australia3 ltrs›18AMichael Jordan and Anatole France?11 ltrs›
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