This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (61 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ T
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PEST as a word: Any destructive insect that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest; An annoying person, a nuisance.
PEST has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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