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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 86-Down

Appeared in 17 New York Times Crosswords between November 1994 and March 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 22, 2026 · 86-Down · 5 letters

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annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"

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  • NAG3 letters
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    Appeared in 6 New York Times Crosswords between November 1994 and April 2017.
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    Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between August 1995 and May 2025.
  • NAGAT5 letters
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    Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between August 2008 and June 2012.
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
  • CREATEANUISANCE15 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, February 11, 2005.
  • HOUND5 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 12, 2003.
  • NEEDLE6 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, January 18, 2001.

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