Crossword answer
GNAT
4 letters · Used for 40 different clues · 96 appearances · Last seen Newsday, August 24, 2026
Letter pattern
GNAT
Clues that lead to GNAT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Small pesky fly4NewsdayAug 24, 2026
Pesky bug4NewsdayAug 23, 2026
Pest in a cloud4Wall Street JournalAug 21, 2026
Small, mosquito-like fly (4)4The GuardianAug 19, 2026
Pesky fly4NewsdayAug 16, 2026
Biting fly4The IndependentAug 2, 2026
Minor annoyance4LA TimesJul 11, 2026
Tiny flying pest4NewsdayJun 28, 2026
Bug in a swarm4NewsdayJun 14, 2026
Tiny mosquito-like fly; anagram of tang4Everyday Puzzles MiniMay 30, 2026
Small fly4NewsdayMay 24, 2026
Annoying winged insect4NYT MidiMay 16, 2026
Swarming and buzzing pest4Daily ThemedApr 28, 2026
Buzzing bug4NewsdayApr 26, 2026
Pesky insect4Eugene ShefferApr 18, 2026
Small biting insect commonly found near stagnant water4The IndependentApr 18, 2026
Insect4Evening StandardMar 30, 2026
Pest in a swarm4Daily ThemedJan 17, 2026
Summer flier4New York TimesJan 16, 2026
Tiny buzzer4NewsdayJan 2, 2026
Buzzing nuisance4New York TimesDec 28, 2025
Bitty biter4Eugene ShefferOct 20, 2025
Does it bite you for that subtle flavour?4Evening StandardJul 9, 2025
Buzzing pest (anagram of "tang")4Daily ThemedJun 19, 2025
Midge4Evening StandardApr 3, 2025
Airborne pest4Daily ThemedMar 13, 2025
Flying buzzer4Daily ThemedFeb 24, 2025
Small insect that buzzes around in summer4Daily ThemedDec 4, 2024
Irritating pest4Daily ThemedOct 2, 2024
Might one bite out of indignation?4Evening StandardSep 18, 2024
Buzzing pest4Daily ThemedJul 3, 2024
Good little boy, but apt to bite!4Evening StandardMay 29, 2024
Swarming pest that sounds like "Nat"4Daily ThemedApr 25, 2024
Small, buzzing pest (anagram of "tang")4Daily ThemedJun 3, 2023
Swarming pest4Daily ThemedNov 23, 2022
Summer swarm member4Daily ThemedApr 8, 2022
Grand little fellow, this flier?4Evening StandardFeb 22, 2022
Annoying insect that bites4Daily ThemedOct 8, 2021
Biting insect4Evening StandardJul 15, 2021
Flying insect4Evening StandardMar 13, 2020
About GNAT in crosswords
GNAT is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 96 times in our database across 40 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Small pesky fly” in the Newsday crossword on August 24, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
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DENYTurn down
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EDENUtopia
SHOWBroadway play, e.g.
DIALRadio knob
ERNOCube inventor Rubik
GONEDeparted
ISTO"That ___ say ..." ("I mean ...")
BFFSClosest buddies: Abbr.
PSST"Hey, you!"
BARBSharp point on a ranch fence
ARMSLimbs on cacti
Every appearance of GNAT (96)
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Aug 24, 2026
Small pesky fly · Newsday · Across
Aug 23, 2026
Pesky bug · Newsday · Across
Aug 21, 2026
Pest in a cloud · Wall Street Journal · 52 Down
Aug 19, 2026
Small, mosquito-like fly (4) · The Guardian · 18 Down
Aug 16, 2026
Pesky fly · Newsday · Down
Aug 2, 2026
Biting fly · The Independent · 15 Across
Jul 28, 2026
Pest in a cloud · LA Times · Down
Jul 11, 2026
Minor annoyance · LA Times · Down
Jun 29, 2026
Small pesky fly · Newsday · Down
Jun 28, 2026
Tiny flying pest · Newsday · Down
Jun 14, 2026
Bug in a swarm · Newsday · Down
May 30, 2026
Tiny mosquito-like fly; anagram of tang · Everyday Puzzles Mini · 5
May 24, 2026
Small fly · Newsday · Across
May 16, 2026
Annoying winged insect · NYT Midi · 28 Across
Apr 28, 2026
Swarming and buzzing pest · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Apr 27, 2026
Biting fly · The Independent · 12 Across
Apr 26, 2026
Buzzing bug · Newsday · Down
Apr 18, 2026
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
Apr 18, 2026
Small biting insect commonly found near stagnant water · The Independent · 2 Down
Mar 30, 2026
Insect · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Jan 17, 2026
Pest in a swarm · Daily Themed · 36 Down
Jan 16, 2026
Summer flier · New York Times · 18 Across
Jan 2, 2026
Tiny buzzer · Newsday · Down
Dec 28, 2025
Buzzing nuisance · New York Times · 105 Down
Nov 5, 2025
Biting fly · The Independent · 24 Across
Oct 21, 2025
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Down
Oct 20, 2025
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 49 Down
Oct 14, 2025
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 41 Down
Sep 15, 2025
Biting fly · The Independent · 7 Down
Aug 1, 2025
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
Jul 9, 2025
Does it bite you for that subtle flavour? · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Jun 19, 2025
Buzzing pest (anagram of "tang") · Daily Themed · 17 Across
May 21, 2025
Pesky fly · Newsday · Down
Apr 3, 2025
Midge · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Mar 13, 2025
Airborne pest · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Feb 24, 2025
Flying buzzer · Daily Themed · 34 Down
Feb 16, 2025
Small fly · Newsday · Down
Jan 1, 2025
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 32 Across
Dec 4, 2024
Small insect that buzzes around in summer · Daily Themed · 43 Down
Nov 29, 2024
Insect · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Nov 24, 2024
Biting fly · The Independent · 16 Down
Nov 1, 2024
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Across
Oct 2, 2024
Irritating pest · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Sep 25, 2024
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 48 Down
Sep 18, 2024
Might one bite out of indignation? · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Sep 4, 2024
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 26 Across
Aug 22, 2024
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 58 Across
Jul 3, 2024
Buzzing pest · Daily Themed · 9 Down
May 29, 2024
Good little boy, but apt to bite! · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Apr 29, 2024
Insect · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Apr 25, 2024
Swarming pest that sounds like "Nat" · Daily Themed · 4 Across
Mar 4, 2024
Insect · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Feb 5, 2024
Biting fly · The Independent · 19 Down
Dec 8, 2023
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Across
Oct 31, 2023
Insect · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Oct 18, 2023
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 56 Across
Jul 26, 2023
Pesky bug · Eugene Sheffer · 3 Down
Jul 14, 2023
Insect · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Jun 5, 2023
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 27 Down
Jun 3, 2023
Small, buzzing pest (anagram of "tang") · Daily Themed · 44 Down
May 22, 2023
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 29 Down
Apr 26, 2023
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 57 Across
Mar 9, 2023
Insect · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Feb 28, 2023
Buzzing pest · Daily Themed · 43 Down
Nov 23, 2022
Swarming pest · Daily Themed · 34 Across
Nov 22, 2022
Insect · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Sep 29, 2022
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Across
Aug 30, 2022
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Down
Aug 17, 2022
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Across
May 26, 2022
Pesky insect · Daily Themed · 10 Down
Apr 8, 2022
Summer swarm member · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Feb 22, 2022
Grand little fellow, this flier? · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Jan 25, 2022
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Down
Dec 2, 2021
Insect · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Nov 30, 2021
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 45 Down
Oct 8, 2021
Annoying insect that bites · Daily Themed · 2 Down
Sep 2, 2021
Insect · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Jul 15, 2021
Biting insect · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jun 30, 2021
Buzzing pest · Daily Themed · 39 Down
May 11, 2021
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Across
Mar 30, 2021
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 35 Across
Mar 24, 2021
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Down
Jan 14, 2021
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 47 Down
Dec 24, 2020
Insect · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Nov 27, 2020
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Down
Oct 21, 2020
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
May 13, 2020
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 17 Across
Mar 30, 2020
Pesky insect · Eugene Sheffer · 29 Down
Mar 26, 2020
Bitty biter · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Across
Mar 13, 2020
Flying insect · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Apr 24, 2019
Does it bite you for that subtle flavour? · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Oct 8, 2018
Insect · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Jun 28, 2018
Might one bite out of indignation? · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Mar 19, 2018
Good little boy, but apt to bite! · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Feb 14, 2018
Insect · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Feb 5, 2018
Insect · Evening Standard · 22 Across