Biting pests Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 11, 2026 · 71-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2004 and January 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 11, 2026 · 71-Across · 5 letters
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any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 9, 2004.NOSEEUMS8 lettersanswer page
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