Pet pests Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Pet pests” from the New York Times crossword of May 5, 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, MAY 5, 2026
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LICE is the answer to “Pet pests”. It means a parasitic insect.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A parasitic insect.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ILEC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “An elementary school nurse checks for them”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Pet pests”?
LICE, 4 letters: a parasitic insect.
When was “Pet pests” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 5, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with L.