“Minor menace” crossword clue
Answer
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••••PEST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Minor menace”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 4, 2026, where it runs at 23 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 4, 2026 grid10DBring in4 ltrs›11DRed velvet, ___, Black Forest, angel food11 ltrs›12D"Ah, that's making sense to me now"6 ltrs›13DDelicacy that's often slurped6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 4, 20261AN.H.L.'s ___ Bay Lightning5 ltrs›6AParapsychologist's study, for short3 ltrs›9A"Star Wars" droid, informally5 ltrs›14AApril Fools' Day sign5 ltrs›15ALetters before a stage name3 ltrs›16AIn need of patching, perhaps5 ltrs›17AHillocks5 ltrs›18ATest the water?3 ltrs›
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