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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Bug in the ointment . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FLY.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FLY Bug in the ointment | (3) | ||
| 3% | NEEDLES Bugs mostly undesired | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 3% | PESTERS Bugs | (7) | Universal | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 3% | ADAB Very little, as of ointment | (4) | Premier Sunday | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 3% | TAP Phone bug | (3) | Premier Sunday | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 3% | SWEEP Check for bugs | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 3% | IRK Bug big-time | (3) | ||
| 3% | DAB Bit of ointment | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 3% | SAMSA Kafka's bug | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 3% | ALOE Ingredient in some sunburn ointments, familiarly | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 6, 2026 |
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