Stumped by the crossword clue "Predatory worm"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 3, 2020. We've scoured our database and found 43 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is LEECH (5 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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43 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LEECH
Predatory worm
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2020
99%
LEECH
Predatory worm
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2020
8%
EARLY
Like the bird that gets the worm
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
8%
EARLY
Like the bird that gets the worm
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
8%
ELFOWLS
Tiny predatory birds
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
ELFOWLS
Tiny predatory birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
EARLYBIRD
One gets the worm
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
8%
EARLYBIRD
One gets the worm
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
8%
LURE
Plastic worm, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2023
8%
LURE
Plastic worm, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2023
8%
MALWARE
Computer worm, e.g.
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 20, 2023
8%
MALWARE
Computer worm, e.g.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 20, 2023
8%
EEL
Long, predatory fish
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2022
8%
EEL
Long, predatory fish
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2022
8%
RAPTORPARROT
Mimicking bird that’s predatory?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 13, 2022
8%
RAPTORPARROT
Mimicking bird that’s predatory?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 13, 2022
8%
BIRD
The early one gets the worm
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2022
8%
BIRD
The early one gets the worm
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2022
8%
BIT
Went for the worm
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2021
8%
BIT
Went for the worm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2021
8%
ADAGE
"The early bird gets the worm," e.g.
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2021
8%
ADAGE
"The early bird gets the worm," e.g.
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2021
8%
GOTUPEARLY
Arose to catch the proverbial worm
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2021
8%
GOTUPEARLY
Arose to catch the proverbial worm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2021
8%
BAITS
Hooks a worm on, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2020
8%
BAITS
Hooks a worm on, say
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2020
8%
EAR
Lead-in for worm
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2019
8%
EAR
Lead-in for worm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2019
8%
CONGEREEL
Slim predatory swimmer
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2019
8%
CONGEREEL
Slim predatory swimmer
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2019
1%
MOTH
Grown-up silkworm
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
MOTH
Grown-up silkworm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
SHREWS
Sharp-toothed, worm-eating critters
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
SHREWS
Sharp-toothed, worm-eating critters
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
CONTENTCATERPILLAR
Inchworm with a successful YouTube channel?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
CONTENTCATERPILLAR
Inchworm with a successful YouTube channel?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
PEEP
Cry for worms
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
PEEP
Cry for worms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
NERD
Stereotypical bookworm
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
NERD
Stereotypical bookworm
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
TACKLEBOX
Container with lures and worms
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
1%
TACKLEBOX
Container with lures and worms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
1%
READ
What a bookworm loves to do
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2024
1%
READ
What a bookworm loves to do
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2024
1%
READER
Bookworm
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2024
1%
READER
Bookworm
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2024
1%
AVIDREADER
Bookworm
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2024
1%
AVIDREADER
Bookworm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2024
1%
SORRYIASKED
"Didn't mean to open that can of worms"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2023
1%
SORRYIASKED
"Didn't mean to open that can of worms"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
1%
BAIT
Can of worms, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2023
1%
BAIT
Can of worms, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2023
1%
OLDHITSDIEHARD
Reason so many classic songs are earworms? (AB-)
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2023
1%
OLDHITSDIEHARD
Reason so many classic songs are earworms? (AB-)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2023
1%
ANNELID
Earthworm or leech
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 25, 2022
1%
ANNELID
Earthworm or leech
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 25, 2022
1%
ANGLER
Someone opening a can of worms?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2022
1%
ANGLER
Someone opening a can of worms?
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2022
1%
READERS
Bookworms
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2022
1%
READERS
Bookworms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2022
1%
TIE
"Two silkworms were in a race. It ended in a ___" (punny joke)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2022
1%
TIE
"Two silkworms were in a race. It ended in a ___" (punny joke)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2022
1%
EREADER
Bookworm's gizmo
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2022
1%
EREADER
Bookworm's gizmo
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2022
1%
HEADTUNE
*Earworm?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2022
1%
HEADTUNE
*Earworm?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2022
1%
DIRTPIES
Desserts topped with gummy worms
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2021
1%
DIRTPIES
Desserts topped with gummy worms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2021
1%
LYRIC
Earworm segment?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2021
1%
LYRIC
Earworm segment?
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2021
1%
TUNE
One may become an earworm
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2021
1%
TUNE
One may become an earworm
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2021
1%
WACKYWEDNESDAY
Seuss book about a weekly period with strange events, like an earthworm chasing a bird
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2020
1%
WACKYWEDNESDAY
Seuss book about a weekly period with strange events, like an earthworm chasing a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2020
1%
REID
Apt name for a bookworm?
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2020
1%
REID
Apt name for a bookworm?
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2020
1%
GOBI
Mongolian death worm's desert, it's said
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2020
1%
GOBI
Mongolian death worm's desert, it's said
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2020
1%
AEIATE
What worms help do, soilwise
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2019
1%
AEIATE
What worms help do, soilwise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2019
1%
WHITEMULBERRY
Tree cultivated to feed silkworms
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 20, 2019
1%
WHITEMULBERRY
Tree cultivated to feed silkworms
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 20, 2019
1%
WRIGGLE
Move worm-style
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 26, 2018
1%
WRIGGLE
Move worm-style
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 26, 2018
1%
CATCHY
Like an earworm
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2018
1%
CATCHY
Like an earworm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Predatory worm" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 43 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LEECH (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Predatory worm"?
The best answer for "Predatory worm" is LEECH with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Predatory worm" 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 December 3, 2020.