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Black calf's tail bitten by humble insect Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Times Cryptic · 2026-10-28

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Clue & Answer Meanings

(noun)

  1. large usually hairy metallic blue or green fly; lays eggs in carrion or dung or wounds

(verb)

  1. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  2. cause to be unpretentious

(adjective)

  1. marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

(adjective satellite)

  1. of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
  2. used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
  3. low or inferior in station or quality

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 7 letters
    BLOWFLY

    Black calf's tail bitten by humble insect (7)

    The Times Cryptic · Oct 28, 2026

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