What is the answer to "Gnat or rat"?

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 2019, and first appeared in 2008.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Gnat or rat Crossword Clue Answer

Solving Gnat or rat? You're in luck—this appeared in Universal October 23, 2025. Check out our 4-letter solution.

Gnat or rat Crossword Answer

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Gnat or rat Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Gnat or rat" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Gnat or rat" crossword clue is PEST. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Universal puzzle.

Which crossword used "Gnat or rat" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Universal puzzle on October 23, 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 "Gnat or rat".