This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ANT as a word: Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females; (Internet) A Web spider.
ANT has been an answer 23 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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