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noun • agitation resulting from active worry • a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion • an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief) • a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch verb • worry unnecessarily or excessively • be agitated or irritated • provide (a musical instrument) with frets • become or make sore by or as if by rubbing • cause annoyance in • gnaw into; make resentful or angry • carve a pattern into • decorate with an interlaced design • be too tight; rub or press • cause friction • remove soil or rock • wear away or erode | ||||
| 38% | 4 | Worry, worry, worry | ||
noun • agitation resulting from active worry • food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables verb • be in a huff; be silent or sullen • bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings • cook slowly and for a long time in liquid | ||||
| 27% | 11 | Engaging in a game of hearts or spades | ||
adjective satellite • preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance | ||||
Worry Missing Old Spades In Forest
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FRET which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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FRET
Updated: September 1, 2025
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