Praying ___, insect with a triangular head

6 letters4 DownLast seen December 20, 2025

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for December 20, 2025 and got stuck on the clue “Praying ___, insect with a triangular head”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.

Answer

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About this clue

The clue “Praying ___, insect with a triangular head” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on December 20, 2025, where it appeared as 4 Down. The solution is MANTIS — a 6-letter word that fits the 6-square down entry in the grid.

Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "Praying ___, insect with a triangular head" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is MANTIS, a 6-letter word that appeared as 4 Down in the puzzle dated December 20, 2025.
How many letters does the answer to "Praying ___, insect with a triangular head" have?
The answer has 6 letters: MANTIS.
When did the clue "Praying ___, insect with a triangular head" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on December 20, 2025.
Where can I find the full solution to the December 20, 2025 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for December 20, 2025.
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