Quick-tempered sorts Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Saturday, March 4, 2023 · 33-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 4, 2023 · 33-Across · 9 letters
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a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman)
noun
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