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Keenly Distressing Crossword Clue

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adjective satellite

• arousing affect

• keenly distressing to the mind or feelings

27%5Keenly perceptive
adjective

• having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

• of an angle; less than 90 degrees

noun

• a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

adjective satellite

• extremely sharp or severe

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• ending in a sharp point

• of critical importance and consequence

27%4Keenly waiting
adjective satellite

• highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.

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