Pesky pest Crossword Clue

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Pesky pest Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
2. (British usage) mosquito

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PESKY (adjective)
1. causing irritation or annoyance
PEST (noun)
1. any epidemic disease with a high death rate
2. a persistently annoying person

Hint 3: Anagram

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