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4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 29, 2026 · 97-Down

Appeared in 33 New York Times Crosswords between November 1994 and March 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 29, 2026 · 97-Down · 4 letters

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goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"

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