Crossword Genius

Throne constructed for an insect (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hornet

'for an insect' is the definition.
(hornet is a kind of insect)

'throne constructed' is the wordplay.
'constructed' indicates an anagram.
'throne' anagrammed gives 'HORNET'.

(Other definitions for hornet that I've seen before include "Large wasp with vicious sting" , "Throne for a kind of wasp" , "Stingy type" , "Troublesome nester" , "Large social wasp with fierce sting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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