What is the answer to "Exterminator's target"?

The most common answer is PEST. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2024, and first appeared in 2023.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Exterminator’s target Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Exterminator's target? The New Yorker crossword from October 1, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

Exterminator's target Crossword Answer

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Exterminator's target Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Exterminator's target" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Exterminator's target" crossword clue is PEST. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Exterminator's target" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on October 1, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of PEST?

The word PEST means: a persistently annoying person. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Exterminator's target".