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Answer: PUPAE

PUPAE is a New York Times Crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 14 times.
Meaning

Pupae are the plural form of the word "pupa", which refers to the intermediate stage between the larval and adult stages in the development of insects that undergo complete metamorphosis, such as butterflies or beetles. During this stage, the insect is enclosed in a protective covering called a puparium or chrysalis and undergoes significant internal changes before emerging as an adult.

Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Cocoon dwellers. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.

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