Crossword clue

“Stinging insect”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersSeen 3 times
YELLOWJACKET
Letters12
Starts withY
Ends withT
Vowels4

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
WASP41 of 3
BEE31 of 3
YELLOWJACKET121 of 3

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About this clue

The clue “Stinging insect” ran in the Newsday Crossword on June 15, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with Y and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Stinging insect” clue?+

The answer is YELLOWJACKET (12 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of June 15, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on June 15, 2025.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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