Wood-damaging insect

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Bugging You: A Crossword Clue That Will Have You Seeing Woodworms

This week’s crossword clue has me scratching my head, literally! It’s one of those frustratingly vague clues that could point to a dozen different answers, but something tells me the answer is a tiny, destructive creature.

The clue reads:

“Wood-damaging insect.”

My first thought was termite. After all, those little guys are notorious for munching their way through wooden structures. But then I started thinking, are termites the
only
wood-damaging insects? I’m sure there’s a whole cast of creepy crawlies out there just itching to feast on our wooden furniture and homes.

So, dear crossword solvers, I turn to you. What wood-damaging insect are you thinking of?

Let’s dive into the possibilities and crack this clue wide open!

Wood-damaging insect

Available Answers:

TERMITE.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate Crossword – Jul 15 2024