Crossword Genius

Might allow unknown character to annoy them (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nettle

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'unknown character to annoy them' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'might allow' is the wordplay.
'might' becomes 'nett' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'allow' becomes 'le' (I've seen this in other clues).
'nett'+'le'='NETTLE'

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(Other definitions for nettle that I've seen before include "Growing" , "Sting or annoy with the plant" , "Upset" , "Plant with stinging hairs" , "anger?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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