Nettle crossword clue

Answer
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IRK

IRK — the 3-letter solution to “Nettle”, entered at 19 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 02, 2021.

About this clue

“Nettle” appeared as 19 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 02, 2021, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 9, 2025.

Letters
3
Position
19 Across
Times seen
3

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Nettle”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, December 2, 2021, the answer to “Nettle” is IRK — 3 letters, entered at 19 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Nettle” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been IRK, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 3 letters and starts with I.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.