Insect that might become trapped in a "death spiral" Crossword Clue

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Insect that might become trapped in a "death spiral" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TRAPPED (adjective)
1. forced to turn and face attackers
BECOME (verb)
1. undergo a change or development
2. enhance the appearance of

Hint 3: Anagram

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TAN

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