This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ T
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GNAT as a word: Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera; (informal) An annoying person.
GNAT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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