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Let net tangle, to irritate (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nettle

'to irritate' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'let net tangle' is the wordplay.
'tangle' is an anagram indicator.
'let'+'net'='letnet'
'letnet' anagrammed gives 'NETTLE'.

(Other definitions for nettle that I've seen before include "Annoy - stinger" , "Stinging plant; annoy" , "To be annoying" , "Clasp it firmly and it will not sting" , "sample of herbal tea?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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