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Provoking 8 Crossword Clue

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verb

• Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.

• To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.

noun

• (ropemaking) A process, resembling splicing, by which two ropes are joined so as to form one rope.

• The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.

• The process of stinging somebody with nettles.

30%8Provoking or provoking interest
noun

• a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process

adjective satellite

• (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate

30%13 Quality of being provoking or thought-provoking
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New York Times15 Oct 1977 Down 6
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