Small annoyances Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 18, 2017 · 39-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 18, 2017 · 39-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
noun
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