Tiny pest Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Tiny pest crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on July 25 2024 LA Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Tiny pest has a total of 4 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | GNAT | Tiny pest | LA Times |
| 20% | MITE | Dust ___ (tiny pest) | USA Today |
| 20% | ANTS | Tiny pests at picnics | Newsday |
Definition
| • | A blood-sucking dipterous fly, of the genus Culex, undergoing a metamorphosis in water. The females have a proboscis armed with needlelike organs for penetrating the skin of animals. These are wanting in the males. In America they are generally called mosquitoes. See Mosquito. |
| • | Any fly resembling a Culex in form or habits; esp., in America, a small biting fly of the genus Simulium and allies, as the buffalo gnat, the black fly, etc. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- New York Times: Aug 1, 2024
- LA Times: Jul 25, 2024
- New York Times: Sep 20, 2023
- New York Times: Jun 4, 2023
Related Crossword Clues
If you have already solved this crossword clue and are looking for the main post then head over to LA Times Crossword July 25 2024 Answers