Clues for the word "BLUEBOTTLE"
We've had 25 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 28 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on December 22, 2024.
Definition of bluebottle
- n. - A plant (Centaurea cyanus) which grows in grain fields. It receives its name from its blue bottle-shaped flowers.
- n. - A large and troublesome species of blowfly (Musca vomitoria). Its body is steel blue.
Referring Clues
- Kind of fly
- Insect named for its coloration
- Certain blowfly
- Metallic-looking fly
- Blowfly
- Fly down with courage
- Policeman - in the Flying Squad?
- Fly - cornflower
- Fly
- Fly - policeman
- Copper - fly
- Insect on filthy drink container
- It's sad, but courage is needed as a policeman
- Copper-coloured container
- Bobby's unhappy, in need of courage
- Copper flower
- Fly low with courage
- Police officer, downhearted, needing courage
- Fly exhibits crude courage
- Fly low with confidence
- Fly low? Nerve's required
- Large buzzing fly
- Fly from coloured container
- Shiny blowfly
- Tory's contribution to party flyer
Last Seen In
- Daily Cryptic - December 22, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - March 15, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - December 22, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - December 22, 2022
- Evening Standard Easy - June 24, 2022
- Mirror Quick - September 21, 2017
- Evening Standard Easy - May 27, 2016
- Guardian Quick - October 16, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - January 30, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - May 01, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - February 10, 2012
- Post Puzzler - July 31, 2011
- Post Puzzler - February 13, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - January 25, 2011
- Netword - February 05, 2010
- Guardian Quick - May 10, 2008
- Guardian Everyman - August 05, 2007
- Guardian Quick - February 06, 2007
- Guardian Quick - August 04, 2006
- Guardian Everyman - January 08, 2006
- Guardian Quick - April 05, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - March 30, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - July 13, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - April 23, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - May 03, 2001
- Guardian Cryptic - September 12, 2000
- Guardian Quiptic - May 15, 2000
- Guardian Quiptic - May 01, 2000