Crossword clue

“Insects that build nests inside wood”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
CARPENTERANTS
Letters13
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 14, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Insects that build nests inside wood” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with S, 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 “Insects that build nests inside wood” clue?+

The answer is CARPENTERANTS (13 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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