“Stinging insects” crossword clue
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•••••••REDANTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REDANTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stinging insects”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 3, 2025, where it runs at 43 Down 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
Sep 3, 2025 grid42ATolkien trilogy, to fans4 ltrs›47AA half-filled auditorium, per Robert Frost4 ltrs›50AHeadline during a zombie attack?12 ltrs›55APair of cymbals with a foot pedal5 ltrs›61ASchool within both Princeton and Carleton?4 ltrs›64ANo longer applicable4 ltrs›67APartner of odds4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••REDANTS7 ltrs
•••••WASPS5 ltrs
••••BEES4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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