Nectar collector of the insect world Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Nectar collector of the insect world” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 12, 2025? It has 3 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 12, 2025
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BEE is the answer to “Nectar collector of the insect world”. 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: EEB.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Hive occupant”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Nectar collector of the insect world”?
BEE, 3 letters: a winged insect.
When was “Nectar collector of the insect world” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 12, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with B.