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Sting Source Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "NETTLE" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "She accidentally brushed against a nettle and got stung."
- • "The hiker wore gloves to protect herself from the nettle."
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