Crossword clue

“Minor menace”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
PEST
Letters4
Starts withP
Ends withT
Vowels1

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Mar 4, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Minor menace” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 4, 2026 as 23-Across. 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 “Minor menace” clue?+

The answer is PEST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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