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“Bothersome person”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bothersome person”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 29, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter T
P ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

P E S T

The answer to “Bothersome person” is PEST

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 29, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Bothersome person” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 29, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PEST — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer PEST

PEST has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Bothersome person”

What is the answer to “Bothersome person” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PEST — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Bothersome person”?

The answer PEST contains 4 letters.

Was “Bothersome person” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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