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Annoyed when stung? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nettled

This clue is a double definition.

'annoyed' is the first definition.
('nettle' can be a synonym of 'annoy')

'stung?' is the second definition.
('nettled' can be a synonym of 'stung')

'when' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for nettled that I've seen before include "Annoyed, irritated" , "Irritated as by stinging plant" , "Riled" , "Provoked" , "Annoyed as by stinging plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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