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The use of wiretaps is annoying (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bugging

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'annoying' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with human feelings as well as being present participle verbs.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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I've seen this clue in The Times.
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