Relative of a butterfly NYT Crossword Clue
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NYT Crossword September 22 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Relative of a butterfly" is MOTH.
The clue refers to an insect that shares similarities with a butterfly. Both butterflies and moths belong to the order Lepidoptera, but moths are typically nocturnal and have different wing shapes and resting postures.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on September 22, 2025.
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, usually 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", Io or luna
The answer to “Relative of a butterfly” in the New York Times puzzle September 22 2025 is MOTH. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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