What is the answer to "___ as a bug's ear" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___ as a bug's ear" is CUTE (4 letters).

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___ as a bug's ear NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 9, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

CUTE

4 letters · Down · last seen September 9, 2026