Bug spray ingredient NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: AUG 29, 2025 Follow on Google

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Clue History: Bug spray ingredient

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Answer Letters Puzzle
Answer ORANGEOIL
Letters 9
Puzzle WSJ Crossword - December 27 2025
Answer DEET
Letters 4
Puzzle Washington Post Mini Crossword - November 3 2025
Answer DEET
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Puzzle NYT Crossword - August 29 2025
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Bug spray ingredient" is DEET.

The clue refers to a common ingredient found in insect repellents. DEET is a well-known chemical used in many bug sprays to deter mosquitoes and other insects.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on August 29, 2025.

DEET is a chemical compound used in insect repellents to ward off bugs.

Debugging component?, Spec, Insect repellent compound, Repellent ingredient, Bug repellent

The answer to “Bug spray ingredient” in the New York Times puzzle August 29 2025 is DEET. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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