Pest in a cloud crossword clue
52 Down · WSJ Crossword, August 21, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Pest in a cloud” is GNAT. It appears as 52 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Nope!” by Zhouqin Burnikel, and it fills 4 squares running top to bottom from row 8, column 21 of the 21×21 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with G and ends with T, and contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across entries should be enough to lock it in. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer GNAT:
- Airborne annoyanceOct 12, 2026
- Wee annoyanceSep 29, 2026