What is the answer to "Spider ___ (pest on a rosebush)"?

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

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Spider ___ (pest on a rosebush) Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Spider ___ (pest on a rosebush)? This clue showed up in the October 1, 2025 Apple News Crossword puzzle. The answer has 4 letters.

Spider ___ (pest on a rosebush) Crossword Answer

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Spider ___ (pest on a rosebush) Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Spider ___ (pest on a rosebush)" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Spider ___ (pest on a rosebush)" crossword clue is MITE. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Apple News Crossword puzzle.

Which crossword used "Spider ___ (pest on a rosebush)" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Apple News Crossword 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 MITE?

The word MITE means: any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Spider ___ (pest on a rosebush)".