'Daddy' with a machine to run Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 16, 2024
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Updated Jul 16, 2024
'Daddy' with a machine to run Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to 'Daddy' with a machine to run for the July 16, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 8 letters. Start with C and end with Y, and the possible solutions are CONTRARY, CATEGORY, CRANE FLY.
The answer is CRANE FLY.
The term "crane fly" refers to a type of flying insect often mistaken for a large mosquito. It is colloquially known as a "daddy longlegs" due to its long, slender legs. Despite its appearance, the crane fly does not have the same feeding habits as mosquitoes and is generally harmless to humans.
In the context of the crossword clue, "'Daddy' with a machine to run," the answer "CRANE FLY" plays on the colloquial name "daddy longlegs." The word "crane" can refer to a type of machine used for lifting heavy objects, which can be metaphorically linked to the long, delicate legs of the crane fly.
This clue last seen in Crossword Puzzle on July 16, 2024. You can also get all other Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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