"Oh geez, the answer was staring me in the face!" Crossword Clue

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"Oh geez, the answer was staring me in the face!" Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

STARING (adjective)
1. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
2. (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
ANSWER (verb)
1. react verbally
2. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
ANSWER (noun)
1. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
2. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

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