We've analysed the crossword clue "Bug spray ingredient" from the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 10, 2026 and found 141 potential answers in our records. The solution with the highest match rate is DEET (4 letters) at 99%. Our confidence ranking is based on frequency data from crossword publications.
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141 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DEET
Bug spray ingredient
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
99%
DEET
Bug spray ingredient
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
HAM
Muffuletta ingredient
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
HAM
Muffuletta ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
LEMON
Piccata ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
LEMON
Piccata ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
EGG
Omelet ingredient
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
5%
EGG
Omelet ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
5%
LYE
Soap ingredient
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
LYE
Soap ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
EVOO
Vinaigrette ingredient, initially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
EVOO
Vinaigrette ingredient, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
SESAME
Tahini ingredient
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
SESAME
Tahini ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
ONION
Salsa ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
ONION
Salsa ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
WHEATBRAN
High-fiber cereal ingredient
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
WHEATBRAN
High-fiber cereal ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
PASTA
Carbonara ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
PASTA
Carbonara ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
ALOE
Soothing lotion ingredient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
5%
ALOE
Soothing lotion ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
5%
SNAPPEA
Green stir-fry ingredient
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
SNAPPEA
Green stir-fry ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
5%
FLU
Winter bug
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
FLU
Winter bug
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
SHEA
__ butter: skin care ingredient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
SHEA
__ butter: skin care ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
RAISINS
Common oatmeal cookie ingredient
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
5%
RAISINS
Common oatmeal cookie ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
5%
ILL
Down with a bug
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
5%
ILL
Down with a bug
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
5%
OIL
Vinaigrette ingredient
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
OIL
Vinaigrette ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
ICECREAM
Frappe ingredient
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
5%
ICECREAM
Frappe ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
5%
CRAB
California roll ingredient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
CRAB
California roll ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
EEL
Caterpillar roll ingredient
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
EEL
Caterpillar roll ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
LEAFINSECT
Green bug named for its camouflaging ability
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
5%
LEAFINSECT
Green bug named for its camouflaging ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
5%
ASPIC
Headcheese ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
ASPIC
Headcheese ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
BLOODORANGE
Ruddy sorbet ingredient
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
BLOODORANGE
Ruddy sorbet ingredient
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
TAHINI
Hummus ingredient
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
TAHINI
Hummus ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
PAM
Cooking spray brand
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
PAM
Cooking spray brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
SECRETAGENT
Plant with a bug, perhaps?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
SECRETAGENT
Plant with a bug, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
INTEL
Dirt from a bug, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
INTEL
Dirt from a bug, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
YEAST
Beer ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
YEAST
Beer ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
ANT
"A Bug's Life" bug
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
ANT
"A Bug's Life" bug
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
ORRISROOT
Potpourri ingredient
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
ORRISROOT
Potpourri ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
CBD
Modern oil ingredient
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
CBD
Modern oil ingredient
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
RYE
Pumpernickel ingredient
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
RYE
Pumpernickel ingredient
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
COCOA
Brownie ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
COCOA
Brownie ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
5%
RESIN
Varnish ingredient
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
RESIN
Varnish ingredient
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
ZINC
Sunscreen ingredient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
ZINC
Sunscreen ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
SNUG
___ as a bug in a rug
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
SNUG
___ as a bug in a rug
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
CHIAEGG
Vegan baking ingredient made with ground seeds
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
CHIAEGG
Vegan baking ingredient made with ground seeds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
TARO
Poi ingredient
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
TARO
Poi ingredient
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
YAKBUTTER
Calorific tea ingredient in Tibet
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
YAKBUTTER
Calorific tea ingredient in Tibet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
MIST
Waterfall spray
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
MIST
Waterfall spray
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
CHILI
Frito pie ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
5%
CHILI
Frito pie ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
5%
AXE
Body spray brand
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
AXE
Body spray brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
JUMBOSHRIMP
Cocktail ingredient
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
JUMBOSHRIMP
Cocktail ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
FARRO
Grain bowl ingredient with a nutty flavor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
5%
FARRO
Grain bowl ingredient with a nutty flavor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
5%
THATSAMITE
*Comment after discovering a tiny bug on your pug?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
5%
THATSAMITE
*Comment after discovering a tiny bug on your pug?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
5%
INFECTED
Passed on a bug to
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
5%
INFECTED
Passed on a bug to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
TAN
Word after "spray" or "fake"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
5%
TAN
Word after "spray" or "fake"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
5%
TRIPE
Menudo ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
5%
TRIPE
Menudo ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
5%
STREP
Throat bug, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
STREP
Throat bug, for short
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
YOLK
Quindim ingredient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
YOLK
Quindim ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
MELODRAMA
Soap ingredient
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
5%
MELODRAMA
Soap ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
5%
CHEX
Party mix ingredient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
5%
CHEX
Party mix ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
5%
KAHLUA
Espresso martini ingredient
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
5%
KAHLUA
Espresso martini ingredient
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
5%
OREO
Dirt pie ingredient
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
OREO
Dirt pie ingredient
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
HOPS
Beer ingredient
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
5%
HOPS
Beer ingredient
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
5%
CAR
Jam ingredient?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
5%
CAR
Jam ingredient?
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
5%
VANILLABEAN
Expensive ingredient in a custard
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
5%
VANILLABEAN
Expensive ingredient in a custard
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
5%
YAM
Primary ingredient in the Nigerian dish àmàlà
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
5%
YAM
Primary ingredient in the Nigerian dish àmàlà
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
5%
NAG
Really bug
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
5%
NAG
Really bug
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
5%
GELATO
Tartufo ingredient
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
5%
GELATO
Tartufo ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
5%
OKRA
Green ingredient in gumbo
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
5%
OKRA
Green ingredient in gumbo
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
5%
RICE
Arancini ingredient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
5%
RICE
Arancini ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
5%
SHOO
"Don't bug me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
5%
SHOO
"Don't bug me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
5%
BRAN
Fibrous ingredient in some muffins
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
5%
BRAN
Fibrous ingredient in some muffins
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
5%
MALT
Beer ingredient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
5%
MALT
Beer ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
5%
SEASALT
Ocean spray?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
5%
SEASALT
Ocean spray?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
5%
PANKO
Tonkatsu ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
5%
PANKO
Tonkatsu ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
5%
CIDER
Wassail ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
5%
CIDER
Wassail ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
5%
KALECAESAR
Salad whose main ingredient may be massaged
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
5%
KALECAESAR
Salad whose main ingredient may be massaged
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
5%
RUM
Daiquiri ingredient
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
5%
RUM
Daiquiri ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
5%
GIN
Martini ingredient
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
5%
GIN
Martini ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
5%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
5%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
5%
JUICE
Lemonade ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2025
5%
JUICE
Lemonade ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
5%
BEANS
Rajma masala ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
5%
BEANS
Rajma masala ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
5%
AILS
Has a bug
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
5%
AILS
Has a bug
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
5%
PEARTOMATO
Salsa ingredient with a thin neck
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
5%
PEARTOMATO
Salsa ingredient with a thin neck
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
5%
ALAR
Old apple spray
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
5%
ALAR
Old apple spray
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
5%
AFRIN
Brand of nasal spray
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2025
5%
AFRIN
Brand of nasal spray
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2025
5%
WASP
Stinging bug
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
5%
WASP
Stinging bug
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
5%
RASH
Result of a bug bite, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
5%
RASH
Result of a bug bite, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
5%
ANTIFOG
Like some eyeglass spray
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
5%
ANTIFOG
Like some eyeglass spray
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
5%
TAMIFLU
Drug brand for a viral bug
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
5%
TAMIFLU
Drug brand for a viral bug
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
5%
REDONION
Guacamole ingredient
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2025
5%
REDONION
Guacamole ingredient
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2025
5%
ADDITIVE
Extra ingredient
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
5%
ADDITIVE
Extra ingredient
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
5%
GOATMILK
Feta cheese ingredient
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
5%
GOATMILK
Feta cheese ingredient
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
5%
OXTAIL
Beefy soup ingredient
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
5%
OXTAIL
Beefy soup ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
5%
YOGURT
Creamy ingredient in tzatziki
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
5%
YOGURT
Creamy ingredient in tzatziki
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
5%
CRESS
Punchy salad ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
5%
CRESS
Punchy salad ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
5%
QUININE
Tonic water ingredient
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
5%
QUININE
Tonic water ingredient
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
5%
ABOO
Suffix with bug or peek
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
5%
ABOO
Suffix with bug or peek
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
5%
TAP
Phone bug
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
5%
TAP
Phone bug
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
5%
RAWEGG
Steak tartare ingredient
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
5%
RAWEGG
Steak tartare ingredient
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
5%
NITER
Gunpowder ingredient
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
5%
NITER
Gunpowder ingredient
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
5%
FRENCHTOAST
Its main ingredient should be slightly stale
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
5%
FRENCHTOAST
Its main ingredient should be slightly stale
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
5%
THC
Baking ingredient that'll get you baked?: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2025
5%
THC
Baking ingredient that'll get you baked?: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2025
5%
IRON
Steel ingredient
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
5%
IRON
Steel ingredient
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
5%
CHIPS
Important ingredient in Toll House cookies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
5%
CHIPS
Important ingredient in Toll House cookies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
5%
IMITATIONCRAB
Sushi roll ingredient commonly made from Alaskan pollock (In this clue's answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
5%
IMITATIONCRAB
Sushi roll ingredient commonly made from Alaskan pollock (In this clue's answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
5%
VODKA
Cosmo ingredient
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2025
5%
VODKA
Cosmo ingredient
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2025
5%
ESPRESSO
Tiramisu ingredient
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
5%
ESPRESSO
Tiramisu ingredient
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
5%
CICADA
Noisy summer bug
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2025
5%
CICADA
Noisy summer bug
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2025
5%
BUTTERBEAN
Succotash ingredient
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
5%
BUTTERBEAN
Succotash ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
1%
PEAS
Aloo mutter ingredients
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
PEAS
Aloo mutter ingredients
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
MISTER
Houseplant sprayer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
MISTER
Houseplant sprayer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
LIMES
Guacamole ingredients
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
LIMES
Guacamole ingredients
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
PRAMS
British baby buggies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
PRAMS
British baby buggies
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
NIGHTCREW
"Sleep tight," "Sweet dreams," and "Don't let the bedbugs bite"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
NIGHTCREW
"Sleep tight," "Sweet dreams," and "Don't let the bedbugs bite"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
MISTS
Waterfall sprays
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
MISTS
Waterfall sprays
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
FLEACOLLAR
Dog accessory that may repel bugs
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
FLEACOLLAR
Dog accessory that may repel bugs
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
NASAL
Like some strips and sprays
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
NASAL
Like some strips and sprays
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
EGGS
Shakshuka or quiche ingredients
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
EGGS
Shakshuka or quiche ingredients
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
GLITCHY
Like buggy software
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
GLITCHY
Like buggy software
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ELMER
Fudd who bugs Bugs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ELMER
Fudd who bugs Bugs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
OATS
Granola ingredients
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
OATS
Granola ingredients
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
BAH
"___! Humbug!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
BAH
"___! Humbug!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
NUTS
Trail mix ingredients
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
NUTS
Trail mix ingredients
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
CICADAS
Noisy bugs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
CICADAS
Noisy bugs
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
MITES
Little bugs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
1%
MITES
Little bugs
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
1%
SMORE
Three-ingredient treat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
SMORE
Three-ingredient treat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
ELK
Antlered buglers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
1%
ELK
Antlered buglers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
1%
SLR
Shutterbug's initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
1%
SLR
Shutterbug's initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
1%
SPOTS
Ladybug's marks
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
1%
SPOTS
Ladybug's marks
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
1%
CURDS
Poutine ingredients
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
1%
CURDS
Poutine ingredients
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
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CARRIAGEHOUSE
Building that once held buggies (... first five letters + the last letter)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
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CARRIAGEHOUSE
Building that once held buggies (... first five letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
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SILLYSILLYSILLY
What a prankster sprays on Halloween, visually?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
1%
SILLYSILLYSILLY
What a prankster sprays on Halloween, visually?
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
1%
SPOT
Ladybug feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
SPOT
Ladybug feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
NOODLES
Ramen ingredients
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
1%
NOODLES
Ramen ingredients
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
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INBETA
Undergoing debugging
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
1%
INBETA
Undergoing debugging
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
1%
ROLLUP
Act like a startled doodlebug
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
1%
ROLLUP
Act like a startled doodlebug
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
1%
ANTHILLS
Digs for bugs?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2025
1%
ANTHILLS
Digs for bugs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2025
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SPITTAKE
Comedic reaction involving a sprayed drink
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
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SPITTAKE
Comedic reaction involving a sprayed drink
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
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SCOTCHANDSODA
Two-ingredient bar order
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
1%
SCOTCHANDSODA
Two-ingredient bar order
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
1%
RAID
Debugging agent?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
1%
RAID
Debugging agent?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
1%
MOLES
Oaxacan sauces that can have more than 30 ingredients
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
1%
MOLES
Oaxacan sauces that can have more than 30 ingredients
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
1%
BETAS
Releases with bugs, probably
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2025
1%
BETAS
Releases with bugs, probably
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
1%
ABS
Muscles worked by dead bugs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2025
1%
ABS
Muscles worked by dead bugs
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2025
1%
PIA
Zadora of “Hairspray”
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
1%
PIA
Zadora of “Hairspray”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Bug spray ingredient" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 141 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DEET (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Bug spray ingredient"?
The best answer for "Bug spray ingredient" is DEET with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Bug spray ingredient" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 6 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 10, 2026.