Crossword clue

“Insects named for when they emerge”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
JUNEBUGS
Letters8
Starts withJ
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 18, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Insects named for when they emerge” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with J and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Insects named for when they emerge” clue?+

The answer is JUNEBUGS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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