“Swarming insect” crossword clue
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••••••LOCUST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOCUST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Swarming insect”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 1, 2026, where it runs at 45 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
Apr 1, 2026 grid43AQuip, part 312 ltrs›48A"Wow, cool!"6 ltrs›53AEnvironmentally friendly: Prefix3 ltrs›57AQuip, part 410 ltrs›61AMine finds4 ltrs›64A"Ramona the ___" (Beverly Cleary book)4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 1, 20261A"Don't ___ me!"5 ltrs›6AAlternative to check or card4 ltrs›10AWorld traveler's need4 ltrs›14AOld Hollywood nickname that sounds like a golf term5 ltrs›15ABirthplace of seven U.S. presidents4 ltrs›16AThey can be bruised or inflated4 ltrs›17AQuip, part 110 ltrs›19A"Golly!"4 ltrs›
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