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Like the proverbial bug in a rug NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the February 2, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Like the proverbial bug in a rug” from the New York Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer
SNUG
4 letters · Down · last seen February 2, 2026

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