Io or luna NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Io or luna" is MOTH.
The clue 'Io or luna' refers to moons, as Io is a moon of Jupiter and 'luna' is Latin for moon. This is a play on words, as 'moth' is a type of insect that is often drawn to light sources, such as the moon.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 20, 2025.
A moth is an insect related to butterflies, typically active at night.
Light circler, Butterfly’s kin, Fluttering insect that lends its name to a national storytelling event, Symbol of transformation in "The Silence of the Lambs", Relative of a butterfly
The answer to “Io or luna” in the New York Times puzzle December 20 2025 is MOTH. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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