Crossword clue
“Domesticated insect entirely dependent on humans for reproduction”
This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 7, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SILKMOTHLetters8
Starts withS
Ends withH
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Domesticated insect entirely dependent on humans for reproduction” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 7, 2025 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with H.
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What is the answer to the “Domesticated insect entirely dependent on humans for reproduction” clue?+
The answer is SILKMOTH (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 7, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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