“Pester” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ANNOY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANNOY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pester”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 5, 2025, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 5, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 5, 2025 grid1DSecondary social media accounts, informally4 ltrs›2DNervous people might chew on them5 ltrs›3DNumbskull6 ltrs›4DCry at a soccer stadium3 ltrs›5DCandied vegetable at Thanksgiving3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 22, 2026NYT Crossword86 Down•••••TEASEMay 5, 2025NYT Crossword1 Across•••••ANNOYOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ANNOY5 ltrs
•••••TEASE5 ltrs
••••••BADGER6 ltrs
••••••BOTHER6 ltrs
••••••PLAGUE6 ltrs
••••••MOLEST6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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