Nettle Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 30, 2019 · 27-Down
Appeared in 15 New York Times Crosswords between April 1994 and May 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 30, 2019 · 27-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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3 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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