What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Rose garden pest" from August 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Rose garden pest”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

APHID

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Rose garden pest” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 3, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rose garden pest” clue?+

The answer is APHID (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on August 3, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for August 3, 2026, or browse every date on the WSJ Crossword hub.