Pain in the butt

70 Across4 lettersTuesday, 17 March 2026

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. The answer PEST is a 4-letter entry.

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PEST
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The answer has 4 letters.
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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on .
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