Needle or nettle Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 3, 2020 · 55-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 2014 and July 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 3, 2020 · 55-Down · 3 letters
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cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
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