Minute annoyance (4)

I believe the answer is:

gnat

(Other definitions for gnat that I've seen before include "Tiny thing" , "annoying flier" , "Small (swarming) fly" , "Woodland area" , "Small bloodsucker" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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