Stage between 23-Across and pupa Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Stage between 23-Across and pupa” from the USA Today crossword of December 4, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025
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LARVA is the answer to “Stage between 23-Across and pupa”. It means the immature form of various insects and animals when newly hatched.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
The immature form of various insects and animals when newly hatched.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AARLV.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Caterpillar phase”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Stage between 23-Across and pupa”?
LARVA, 5 letters: the immature form of various insects and animals when newly hatched.
When was “Stage between 23-Across and pupa” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of December 4, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with L.