What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pet-biting pest" from November 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Pet-biting pest”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

FLEA

Letters4

Starts withF

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Pet-biting pest” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 9, 2025 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pet-biting pest” clue?+

The answer is FLEA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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