The Clue
Constant faultfinder (3 letter answer)
The Answer
NAG
Tags
Notes
The answer NAG is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Definition
NAG as a noun:
1. (scold, scolder, nag, nagger, common scold) = someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
2. (hack, jade, nag, plug) = an old or over-worked horse
NAG as a verb:
1. (nag, peck, hen-peck) = bother persistently with trivial complaints; "She nags her husband all day long"
2. worry persistently; "nagging concerns and doubts"
3. remind or urge constantly; "she nagged to take a vacation"