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2 total results for INSECTA

2 results for INSECTA from pre-Shortz puzzles:
DateGridClueAuthorEditor
Sun Dec 1, 199195DClass comprising ants, flies, etc.Ralph G. BeamanMaleska
Mon Apr 8, 195729AClass of beetles, bugs, bees, etc.Bernice GordonFarrar
Anagrams:CINEAST, ACETINS
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