This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (71 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ S
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GNATS as a word: Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera; (informal) An annoying person.
GNATS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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