LA Times Crossword Clue

Annoyance

The Answer

PEST

Letters 4

Published October 9, 2026

Day Friday

The clue “Annoyance” appeared in the LA Times Crossword on October 9, 2026. The correct answer is PEST (4 letters). The same clue text may appear in different puzzles with different answers, so always check the date and letter count.

"Eddington" director Aster

*Fictional spy sporting a big yellow button?

*NFL analyst with a sad demeanor?

*Nursery rhyme lad with one eye closed?

*Two-time Oscar winner with a stoic bearing?

Assertions of faith

Baylor University city

Blu-ray precursor

Boxes in an arena?

Briquettes

C in shop class?

Carne __ burrito

Caused

Charge

Check

College Board exams

Conservationist Bindi

Drop to 0%

Egg-producing organ

Eye sores

Fabric with metallic threads

Fights back

Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers

Flower part

Fragrant garland

GPA booster

Garlicky mayo

Golfing goof

Grads-to-be