Frustrating thing to open Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 8, 2017 · 41-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 8, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 8, 2017 · 41-Across · 9 letters
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A box that cannot be opened by the usual obvious means, and therefore challenges a person to find the correct way to open it.
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