This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 14, 2025 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
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TSETSE as a word: Any fly of the genus Glossina, native to Africa, that feeds on human and animal blood; known primarily as a carrier of parasitic trypanosomes.
TSETSE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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