What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Part of a bug" from July 31, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Part of a bug”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

ANTENNA

Letters7

Starts withA

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 31, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Part of a bug” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 31, 2025 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Part of a bug” clue?+

The answer is ANTENNA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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