Crossword Genius

Sly dog dangled bananas for insect (5-4-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

daddy-long-legs

(Other definitions for daddy-long-legs that I've seen before include "Gladly send dog (anag) - kind of fly" , "Crane fly" , "Cranefly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.