The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DRAT
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More clues leading to the result DRAT
- Singer supporting note that expresses annoyance
- Exclamation of annoyance when daughter meets rodent
- Flipping time machine is missing—blast!
- Bother – nearly late, lift needed
- Almost late after hold-up — I’m annoyed
- Who’s time machine is departing, going up in blast?
- Dress ripped at top initially, darn it
- Expression of annoyance at which doctor starts
- Ultimately dead rodent causing bother
- Bother doctor with a temperature
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What does DRAT mean?
DRAT verb- To damn or curse.
- Expressing anger, annoyance or frustration.