Not-quite-mature insects Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 25, 2011 · 21-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 25, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 25, 2011 · 21-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult
noun
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