What is the answer to "Insects that build nests inside wood" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Insects that build nests inside wood" is CARPENTERANTS (13 letters).

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Insects that build nests inside wood USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 14, 2026 puzzle

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CARPENTERANTS

13 letters · Across · last seen August 14, 2026

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