Cryptic crossword clue
Given what was meant by 14 20, nerd gets irritated then goes inside 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word STRENGTHENED

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What does STRENGTHENED mean?

STRENGTHENED verb
  1. To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
  2. To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
  3. To augment; to improve; to intensify.
  4. To grow strong or stronger.

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