"The ___ deeds like poison weeds / Bloom well in prison-air": Oscar Wilde Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 20, 2023 · 7-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 20, 2023 · 7-Across · 6 letters
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causing or able to cause nausea; "a nauseating smell"; "nauseous offal"; "a sickening stench"
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