Like the proverbial bug in a rug Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Like the proverbial bug in a rug” from the New York Times crossword of February 2, 2026? It has 4 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, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
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SNUG is the answer to “Like the proverbial bug in a rug”. It means warmly comfortable.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Warmly comfortable.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: NSGU.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Like a cuddling couple”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Like the proverbial bug in a rug”?
SNUG, 4 letters: warmly comfortable.
When was “Like the proverbial bug in a rug” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 2, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with S.