Across clue · September 23, 2026

Pet pest

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 4 letters

"Pet pest"

F
L
E
A

FLEA

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Letter analysis

4-letter answer

Letters

4

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

4

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Pet pest" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, September 23, 2026 resolves to FLEA, a 4-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the September 23, 2026 puzzle page.

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Pet pest — LA Times Crossword September 23, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough