This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ T
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GNAT as a word: Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera; (informal) An annoying person.
GNAT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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