Crossword clue

“Be a bother to”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
ANNOY
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withY
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
IRK32 of 4
ANNOY51 of 4
TEASE51 of 4

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About this clue

The clue “Be a bother to” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 20, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for February 20, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Be a bother to” clue?+

The answer is ANNOY (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 4 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on February 20, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for February 20, 2026, or browse every date on the Newsday Crossword hub.