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Pesky Arachnid Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MITE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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199%4Exact Match!
221%6Pesky insect that emits a distinct odor
321%12Pesky plant known for hitchhiking seeds

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We think the answer is "MITE" which means:

    noun
  • • A slight but appreciable amount
  • • Any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She felt a mite of anxiety before the big exam."
  • • "A mite landed on his arm and crawled up towards his shoulder."

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