The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GNATS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Pesky insects crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GNATS | 69 % | 5 |
| NITS | 25 % | 4 |
| FLIES | 6 % | 5 |
Why may GNATS be the right solution?
"Gnats" are small, pesky insects known for buzzing around people and animals. They are often found in moist areas and can be irritating due to their swarming behavior.
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Crossword Answer definitions
GNATS noun- Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result GNATS
- Airborne pests
- Pesty biters
- No-see-ums
- Tiny biters
- Summer swarm
- Swattable pests
- Annoying swarm
- Miniature biters
- Irritants in a cloud
- Insects that form "ghosts" when they swarm
More clues leading to the result NITS
- Head lice
- Picked things
- Small prevarications
- Lice-to-be
- Louse eggs
- Tiny eggs
- Little lice
- Insect eggs
- They can be picked
- Dolts, in Dover