daddy long legs crossword clue

The crossword clue "daddy long legs" typically refers to a creature known for its long legs. The most common and suitable crossword answers for this clue are "CRANE FLY" (an 8-letter answer) or sometimes "PHOLCID" referring to the daddy longlegs spider family, or "OPILIONES" for the harvestmen, which are also called daddy longlegs. "Crane fly" is often used as it fits well in many puzzles and is a formal name for a long-legged insect also called daddy longlegs. The answer length and crossword context usually guide which term to use.