Honey-making insect Crossword Clue

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Honey-making insect Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
2. a social gathering to carry out some communal task or to hold competitions

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MAKING (noun)
1. the act that results in something coming to be
2. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
INSECT (noun)
1. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
2. small air-breathing arthropod

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Down

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2. World Cup cheer

3. Build-your-own dessert station [West]

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