Colorful insect crossword clue

Answer
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BUTTERFLY

BUTTERFLY — the 9-letter solution to “Colorful insect”, entered at 19 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for April 08, 2026.

About this clue

“Colorful insect” appeared as 19 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on April 08, 2026, and the answer is 9 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
9
Position
19 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Colorful insect”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the answer to “Colorful insect” is BUTTERFLY — 9 letters, entered at 19 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Colorful insect” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been BUTTERFLY, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 9 letters and starts with B.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.