Puzzle from 8 June 2026

Bumblebee

Bumblebee
THE ANSWER

"Bombus lucorum - Epilobium angustifolium - Keila" — Photo by Ivar Leidus / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

The fuzzy aviator of the flower garden.

These charismatic, rotund insects are the unsung heroes of our gardens. Unlike their honey-making relatives, they prefer cozy underground nests and are absolute masters at shaking pollen loose from stubborn flowers.

Explanation

Did you know?

Recently researchers have found that bumblebees have problem solving skills.

The 5 Clues
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I defy the laws of physics, or so the internet claims.

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My fuzz is a winter coat for a summer job.

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I practice 'buzz pollination' to get the job done.

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Unlike my cousins, I don't build wax skyscrapers.

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A plump, striped pilot that prefers clover to fields of gold.

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