“Summer flier” crossword clue
Answer
G
N
A
T
••••GNAT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GNAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Summer flier”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 16, 2026, where it runs at 18 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
Jan 16, 2026 grid11DListing on a W-2 form5 ltrs›12DStumbled upon9 ltrs›13DOverwhelming amount9 ltrs›14DSome terrarium denizens9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 16, 20261AComing-out party?10 ltrs›11AFinish (up)4 ltrs›15A"Hello-o-o?"10 ltrs›16ADialect featured in the literature of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison, for short4 ltrs›17AScenario calling for self-reliance10 ltrs›19AClassic 1926 poem associated with the Harlem Renaissance4 ltrs›20ADo some cleaning4 ltrs›21ACreatures that can turn into humans on land, in Scottish folklore5 ltrs›
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