Crossword clue

“___ caterpillar, southern U.S. insect known for its toxic sting”

This clue appeared as 41-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 27, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ASP

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 27, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ caterpillar, southern U.S. insect known for its toxic sting” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 27, 2025 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ caterpillar, southern U.S. insect known for its toxic sting” clue?+

The answer is ASP (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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