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Metaphorical Source Of Irritation Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "THORN" which means:
- noun
- • Something that causes irritation and annoyance
- • A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
- • A germanic character of runic origin verb
- • To pierce with, or as if with, a thorn
An example sentence would be:
- • "I pricked my finger on a thorn from the rose bush."
- • "The thorn on this plant is incredibly sharp."
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New York Times08 Aug 2020 | Down 44 | |
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