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Bristly Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SETOSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer is "SETOSE" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
  • adjective
  • • Thickly set with bristles or bristly hairs.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The caterpillar was covered in setose hairs."
  • • "The plant had setose leaves that felt prickly to the touch."

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New York Times16 Feb 2007 Across 1
New York Times24 Aug 2001 Across 18
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