Like Freud's first stage of development Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 5, 2022 · 1-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 5, 2022 · 1-Down · 4 letters
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a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression
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