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The Clue
Take offense (7 letter answer)
The Answer
BRISTLE
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Notes
The answer BRISTLE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
BRISTLE as a noun:
1. a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic
2. a stiff hair
BRISTLE as a verb:
1. (abound, burst, bristle) = be in a state of movement or action; "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers"
2. (bristle, uprise, stand up) = rise up as in fear; "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"
3. react in an offended or angry manner; "He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program"