Threat to crops Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, March 15, 2024 · 46-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, March 15, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 15, 2024 · 46-Down · 4 letters
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any unwanted and destructive insect or other animal that attacks food or crops or livestock etc.; "he sprayed the garden to get rid of pests"; "many pests have developed resistance to the common pesticides"
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