Fly that causes sleeping sickness Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, November 14, 2025 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, November 14, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 14, 2025 · 9-Down · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
bloodsucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc.
noun
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