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noun • any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae) verb • sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | ||||||||
| 33% | 5 | Cause of a bee sting's sting | ||||||
noun • a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species | ||||||||
| 22% | 8 | Source of discomfort | ||||||
noun • a sting inflicted by a bee | ||||||||
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NETTLE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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NETTLE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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