The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PRICKLE
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What does PRICKLE mean?
PRICKLE noun- A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn.
- A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.
- A kind of willow basket.
- A sieve of hazelnuts, weighing about fifty pounds.
- To feel a prickle.
- To cause (someone) to feel a prickle; to prick.