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“Pantry pests”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pantry pests”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter S
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A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A N T S

The answer to “Pantry pests” is ANTS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 21, 2026

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 A starts with

The clue “Pantry pests” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ANTS — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

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 ANTS

ANTS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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More clues from the July 21, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Pantry pests”

What is the answer to “Pantry pests” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ANTS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pantry pests”?

The answer ANTS contains 4 letters.

Was “Pantry pests” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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