Midge (4 letters)

{ Answer }

GNAT

{ Related Clues }

Backbiter?
Blackfly
Dipterous one
Insect
Pest
Punkie
Strain at a ___
Airborne irritant
Buzzing pest
Buzzy body
Flying pest
Little biter
Pesky insect
Relative of the midge
Small buzzer
Something strained at
Swarm member
Itsy-bitsy biter
Part of a buzzing swarm
Two-winged fly
"No-see-um" insect

{ Tags }

annoyance, biter, biting, black, buzzing, fly, flying, gnat, insect, irritant, member, midge, no, pesky, pest, punkie, see, small, swarm, tiny, um

{ Notes }

The answer GNAT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

{ Definition }

GNAT as a noun:

1. any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies

2. (British usage) mosquito