Grub - Crossword Clue, Answer and Explanation

'grub' is the definition.
(I know that grub can be written as larva)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for larva that I've seen before include "nit?" , "Grub of e.g. beetle" , "early form" , "Early stage of creature" , "immature six-footer?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, The Independent, The Sunday Times, The Irish Independent, the Evening Standard and The Washington Post.

(Other definitions for worm that I've seen before include "Animal with no bones or limbs - it may turn" , "Insect larva" , "Reproductive computer virus" , "Pink, slimy subterranean wriggler" , "one leaving cast" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, the USA Today, The New York Times, the LA Times, the Penny Press, the King Feature Syndicate, The Star Tribune and The Guardian.

'grub' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for nosh that I've seen before include "eating this?" , "Food - eat greedily" , "cuisine" , "Eats" , "chow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, the USA Today, The New York Times, the LA Times, the Penny Press, the King Feature Syndicate, The Star Tribune and The Guardian.

'grub' is the definition.
(I know that maggot is a type of grub)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for maggot that I've seen before include "youngster to fly" , "Lava of a fly" , "Legless larva" , "Larva often found in decaying matter" , "Larva of housefly or bluebottle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

Grub (4)