Wood-chomping insect Crossword Clue

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Wood-chomping insect Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CHOMPING (noun)
1. the act of chewing noisily
INSECT (noun)
1. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
2. small air-breathing arthropod

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25. Culminated

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30. Just around the corner

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34. Civilian-defense practice employed by the Black Panthers

36. Leads in a mystery

37. “___ It Be I’m Falling in Love” (Spinners song)

38. Leg parts covered by greaves

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