Considerable irritant Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 20, 1997 · 88-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, July 20, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 20, 1997 · 88-Across · 5 letters
THORN0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
something that causes irritation and annoyance; "he's a thorn in my flesh"
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