Crossword clue
“Annoying, like mosquitoes”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PESKYLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Annoying, like mosquitoes” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 30, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Annoying, like mosquitoes” clue?+
The answer is PESKY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 30, 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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