Insect that emerges en masse every 13 or 17 years Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Insect that emerges en masse every 13 or 17 years” from the New York Times crossword of December 23, 2025? It has 6 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, DECEMBER 23, 2025
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CICADA is the answer to “Insect that emerges en masse every 13 or 17 years”. It means a winged insect.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A winged insect.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ADACIC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Recurring bug?”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Insect that emerges en masse every 13 or 17 years”?
CICADA, 6 letters: a winged insect.
When was “Insect that emerges en masse every 13 or 17 years” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of December 23, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with C.