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Suddenly Smarting Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STUNG

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199%5Exact Match!
233%4Smarting
333%5 Like smarting eyes

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "STUNG" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Aroused to impatience or anger
  • verb
  • • To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
  • • (of an insect) to bite.
  • • (sometimes figurative) to hurt, to be in pain.
  • • To cause harm or pain to.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The bee stung me on the arm."
  • • "Her harsh words stung me deeply."

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Clue Last Found In...

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New York Times27 May 1979 Down 18
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