Crop-destroying insect Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 14, 2016 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 14, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 14, 2016 · 12-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
any of various small plant-sucking insects
noun
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