"___ a stinker?" (Bugs Bunny line) Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “"___ a stinker?" (Bugs Bunny line)” from the New York Times crossword of May 17, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, MAY 17, 2026
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AINTI is the answer to “"___ a stinker?" (Bugs Bunny line)”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 5-letter answer that starts with A.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: IINAT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with A and ends with I.
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Questions
What is the answer to “"___ a stinker?" (Bugs Bunny line)”?
AINTI, 5 letters.
When was “"___ a stinker?" (Bugs Bunny line)” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 17, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.