Baby bug
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 18, 2026
Stuck on the clue Baby bug from the New York Times Mini for March 18, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Baby bug (5)
Answer
The answer to Baby bug is Larva (5 letters).
Why does Larva fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Baby bug' points to LARVA, the juvenile form of an insect. A larva is the immature stage in the life cycle of insects that undergo complete metamorphosis, appearing between the egg and pupa stages. Unlike adult insects, larvae typically look completely different from their mature forms and focus primarily on feeding and growth. Common examples include caterpillars (butterfly and moth larvae), grubs (beetle larvae), and maggots (fly larvae).
What does Baby bug mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
bug
noun
•an insect or small crawling creature
•informal term for any small arthropod like beetles, ants, or spiders
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 2-down in the New York Times Mini on March 18, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Larva mean?
noun
•the immature, wingless, feeding stage of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis
•the early form of an animal that differs significantly from its adult stage
How to use Larva in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Larva.
•“The baby bug crawled slowly across the leaf before eventually transforming into a beautiful butterfly larva.”
•“The mosquito larva wiggled through the stagnant water, breathing through a small tube at the surface.”
•“Scientists studied the beetle larva under a microscope to understand its developmental stages.”
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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 18, 2026 crossword
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- What is the answer to Baby bug?
- The answer is Larva (5 letters).
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- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 18, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Baby bug have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Larva.
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Puzzle
NYT Mini — Mar 18, 2026
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