Crossword clue

“Insect that may live in a basketball-sized 26-Across”

This clue appeared as 14-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

WASP

Letters4

Starts withW

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Oct 29, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Insect that may live in a basketball-sized 26-Across” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on October 29, 2026 as 14-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with W and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Insect that may live in a basketball-sized 26-Across” clue?+

The answer is WASP (4 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of October 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

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