Bug

Latest answer — August 12, 2026

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Clue explained

To annoy someone is to bug them, meaning to irritate or bother them. Here “Bug” is a verb, not the noun for an insect.

Clue type:
Definition
A person visibly irritated by a persistent distraction.

LA Times Mini Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Bug” in the LA Times Mini crossword is ANNOY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 12, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Bug” answer

ANNOY (5 letters)

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What does ANNOY mean?

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(verb)

  • make (someone) a little angry; irritate
  • harm or attack repeatedly

When else has “Bug” appeared?

LA Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 12, 2026 (most recent) → ANNOY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Bug”?

The answer is ANNOY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bug”?

5 letters: ANNOY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 12, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Bug” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's LA Times Mini answers?

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