The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FRUITFLY which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2018.
*Insect used in genetic research crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FRUITFLY | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: *Insect used in genetic research
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Crossword Answer definitions
FRUITFLY noun- Any insect of the Tephritidae family, whose larvae damage plant tissue.
- Any insect of the Drosophilidae family, whose larvae feed on ripening fruit, especially the species Drosophila melanogaster that is used in genetic research.
- A woman who enjoys the company of homosexual men; a "fag hag".
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