Bees, but not birds Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Bees, but not birds” from the New York Times crossword of January 22, 2026? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 22, 2026
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INSECTS is the answer to “Bees, but not birds”. It means any of a class of small invertebrate animals.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Any of a class of small invertebrate animals.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: NCIESST.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Bee and beetle, for two”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Bees, but not birds”?
INSECTS, 7 letters: any of a class of small invertebrate animals.
When was “Bees, but not birds” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 22, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with I.