NYT Daily ? October 3, 2025
Pest control targets
Answer:
ANTS
Hint:
These tiny foragers often march in lines and can carry objects many times their own weight. You might spot them at a picnic or near sugary spills.
Explanation:
"Pest control targets" is a straightforward clue pointing to common household nuisances. The answer "ANTS" fits because ants are a well-known pest that people often try to eliminate using traps, sprays, or other control methods. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a direct definition where the clue describes what the answer literally is. Think of tiny invaders marching toward your picnic, and you’ve got it.
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