Insect that can reproduce with or without mating Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Insect that can reproduce with or without mating” from the New York Times crossword of August 1, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

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NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 1, 2025

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What is the answer to “Insect that can reproduce with or without mating”?

APHID, 5 letters: any of a family of small, soft-bodied insects.

When was “Insect that can reproduce with or without mating” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of August 1, 2025.

How many letters does the answer have?

5 letters, starting with A.