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noun • something that causes irritation and annoyance • a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf • a Germanic character of runic origin | ||||
| 24% | 7 | Continuing source of irritation | ||
noun • an imaginary monster used to frighten children • an object of dread or apprehension | ||||
| 24% | 6 | Become an increasing source of irritation | ||
noun • a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus verb • ripen and generate pus | ||||
Time On Instrument Is A Source Of Irritation
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THORN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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THORN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | Action taken to end a source of irritation | |
2 | After short time, warning device becomes a source of irritation
The Guardian Everyman -
27 Sep 2009 | The Guardian Everyman / 27 Sep 2009 |
3 | After short time, warning device may become a source of irritation
The Guardian Everyman -
16 Oct 2011 | The Guardian Everyman / 16 Oct 2011 |
4 | Alleviating a persistent source of irritation | |
5 | Become an increasing source of irritation
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13 Oct 2011 | New York Times / 13 Oct 2011 |
6 | Source of continual irritation
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16 Jan 1980 | New York Times / 16 Jan 1980 |
7 | Source of irritation
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09 Dec 2012 | New York Times / 09 Dec 2012 |
