The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NETTLED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result NETTLED
- Wound up line that has caught on the outside
- Final, with captain miffed
- Tourist outside left in distress becomes annoyed
- Caught receiving left cross
- Annoyed when stung?
- Edward taking in championship I forgot is annoyed
- Cross trapped around edge of goal
- Caught bringing in line put out
- Cleared, accepting student is irritated
- Cross being clear, shown
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The straight part
We know that "put out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put out = nettled.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does NETTLED mean?
NETTLED verb- Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
- To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
- Annoyed; offended