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4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, March 5, 2009 · 29-Across

Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between July 2005 and March 2009.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 5, 2009 · 29-Across · 4 letters

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hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw"

adjective

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  • TOUCHY6 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, July 28, 2005.
  • TENDER6 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, July 17, 2005.

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