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The Clue

Destructive insects (6 letter answer)

The Answer

BORERS

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Notes

The answer BORERS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

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Definition

BORER as a noun:

1. (bore bit, borer, rock drill, stone drill) = a drill for penetrating rock
2. (woodborer, borer) = any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood