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Small Thorn Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PRICKLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PRICKLE

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%7Exact Match!
232%6Small node or thorn
332%5Small pointed spike

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PRICKLE" which means:

    noun
  • • A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
  • verb
  • • Cause a prickling sensation
  • • Cause a stinging or tingling sensation
  • • Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

An example sentence would be:

  • • "There was a prickle on the stem of the rose."
  • • "He felt a prickle of fear as he entered the haunted house."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick05 Oct 2011 Across 14
The Guardian Quick15 Sep 2000 Across 10
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