Arachnid that feeds on stags and does Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Arachnid that feeds on stags and does” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 26, 2025? It has 8 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025
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DEERTICK is the answer to “Arachnid that feeds on stags and does”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 8-letter answer that starts with D.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ETKEIDRC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with D and ends with K.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Arachnid that feeds on stags and does”?
DEERTICK, 8 letters.
When was “Arachnid that feeds on stags and does” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 26, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
8 letters, starting with D.