“Picnic pest”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Picnic pest”, last seen on July 9, 2026.

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A?T

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

ANT

The answer to “Picnic pest” is ANT

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PublishedJul 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Picnic pest” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ANT — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Picnic pest”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Picnic pest” is ANT — a 3-letter down entry from the July 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ANT has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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