The clue "Insects in nests" from the Universal Crossword crossword on June 27, 2021 has 35 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that WASPS (5 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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35 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WASPS
Insects in nests
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2021
99%
WASPS
Insects in nests
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2021
8%
MASTS
Supports for crow's nests
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
8%
MASTS
Supports for crow's nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
8%
ANTS
Farm insects
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
ANTS
Farm insects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
8%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
8%
CICADAS
Noisy insects that emerge in summer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
CICADAS
Noisy insects that emerge in summer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
AERIES
Lofty nests
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
8%
AERIES
Lofty nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
8%
GNATS
Swarming insects
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
GNATS
Swarming insects
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
LARVA
Phase for many insects
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
8%
LARVA
Phase for many insects
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
8%
BUGSPRAY
It makes insects buzz off
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
8%
BUGSPRAY
It makes insects buzz off
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
8%
SUNDEW
Sticky-leaved plant that traps insects
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
8%
SUNDEW
Sticky-leaved plant that traps insects
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
8%
COMPOUNDEYE
*Facial feature of many insects
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
8%
COMPOUNDEYE
*Facial feature of many insects
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
8%
BEES
Apiary insects
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2024
8%
BEES
Apiary insects
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2024
8%
IMAGO
Adult stage in insects
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2024
8%
IMAGO
Adult stage in insects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2024
8%
MOTHS
Fluttery insects
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 8, 2023
8%
MOTHS
Fluttery insects
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 8, 2023
8%
WRENS
Builders of dome-shaped nests
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2023
8%
WRENS
Builders of dome-shaped nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2023
8%
ENTO
Study of insects, informally
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 2, 2023
8%
ENTO
Study of insects, informally
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 2, 2023
8%
PLUMEMOTHS
Flying insects with deeply divided wings
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 6, 2022
8%
PLUMEMOTHS
Flying insects with deeply divided wings
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 6, 2022
8%
NENE
State bird that sometimes nests on lava fields
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2022
8%
NENE
State bird that sometimes nests on lava fields
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2022
8%
PAPERY
Like wasp nests
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 27, 2022
8%
PAPERY
Like wasp nests
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 27, 2022
8%
REDANTS
Stinging insects
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 23, 2022
8%
REDANTS
Stinging insects
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 23, 2022
8%
GLITTERBUGS
Sparkly insects?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2022
8%
GLITTERBUGS
Sparkly insects?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2022
8%
ANTSONALOG
Snack that isn't really made with insects
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2022
8%
ANTSONALOG
Snack that isn't really made with insects
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2022
8%
BUTTERFLIES
Colorful insects
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 16, 2022
8%
BUTTERFLIES
Colorful insects
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 16, 2022
8%
WALKINGSTICKS
Long insects
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 28, 2022
8%
WALKINGSTICKS
Long insects
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 28, 2022
8%
BUTTERFLYBUSH
*Botanical specimen that attracts fluttering insects
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2021
8%
BUTTERFLYBUSH
*Botanical specimen that attracts fluttering insects
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2021
8%
LARVAE
Young insects
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2020
8%
LARVAE
Young insects
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2020
8%
EMPTY
Like some nests and threats
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2019
8%
EMPTY
Like some nests and threats
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2019
8%
TERMITES
Floorboard-ruining insects
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2019
8%
TERMITES
Floorboard-ruining insects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2019
8%
ANTHILLS
Mounds built by insects
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 23, 2019
8%
ANTHILLS
Mounds built by insects
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 23, 2019
8%
ANTHILL
Mound built by insects
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2018
8%
ANTHILL
Mound built by insects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2018
8%
GNATDYNASTY
Rule by generations of insects?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2018
8%
GNATDYNASTY
Rule by generations of insects?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2018
8%
FLEASPRETENSE
Deceptiveness of insects?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2018
8%
FLEASPRETENSE
Deceptiveness of insects?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2018
8%
GAMEOFHORNETS
Competition among insects?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2018
8%
GAMEOFHORNETS
Competition among insects?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2018
8%
WORDOFMOTH
How some insects get their news?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2018
8%
WORDOFMOTH
How some insects get their news?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2018
8%
FIREANTS
Stinging insects
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 17, 2018
8%
FIREANTS
Stinging insects
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 17, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Insects in nests" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 35 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WASPS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Insects in nests"?
The best answer for "Insects in nests" is WASPS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Insects in nests" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on June 27, 2021.