Wormlike larva

Editorially verified for the Aug 23, 2026

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A pale beetle grub shown in soil.

Clue explained

A GRUB is a soft, wormlike larva, especially the larva of a beetle.

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This clue's Sunday, August 23, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Wormlike larva” in the The Washington Post crossword is GRUB — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 23, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 108-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Wormlike larva” answer

GRUB (4 letters)

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What does GRUB mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of GRUB is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • the larva of an insect, especially a beetle
  • food

When else has “Wormlike larva” appeared?

The Washington Post reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 23, 2026 (most recent) → GRUB. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Wormlike larva”?

The answer is GRUB, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Wormlike larva”?

4 letters: GRUB.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 23, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 108-Down.

Can “Wormlike larva” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?

The full grid for August 23, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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