“Source of the line "The female of the species is more deadly than the male"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KIPLING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Source of the line "The female of the species is more deadly than the male"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 29, 2025, where it runs at 14 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.