Insect in a colony Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 23, 2023 · 20-Across
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between November 1999 and October 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 23, 2023 · 20-Across · 3 letters
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social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, November 10, 1999.WASP4 lettersanswer page
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