Nipple ring? Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 18, 2023 · 16-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2022 and May 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 18, 2023 · 16-Across · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite
noun
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