What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Fly by night ... or by day" from December 17, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Fly by night ... or by day”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PEST

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Fly by night ... or by day” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 17, 2025 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fly by night ... or by day” clue?+

The answer is PEST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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