Crossword clue
“Tiny summer pests”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GNATSLetters5
Starts withG
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tiny summer pests” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 29, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Tiny summer pests” clue?+
The answer is GNATS (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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