Crossword Genius

Insect that secretly picks up pillow talk? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bedbug

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'insect that secretly picks up pillow talk?' is the definition.
'bedbug' can be an answer for 'insect' (bedbug is a kind of insect). I am unsure of the rest of the definition.

'insect that secretly picks up pillow' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'insect' could be 'bug' (bug is a kind of insect) and 'bug' is present in the answer.
'pillow' could be 'bed' (bed pillow is a kind of pillow) and 'bed' is located in the answer.
This accounts for all the letters.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for bedbug that I've seen before include "Night-time pest" , "It feeds on blood at night" , "Little sucker" , "Bloodsucker's" , "Night-time bloodsucker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app