Terrible ___ (phase of development marked by tantrums) Crossword Clue

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Terrible ___ (phase of development marked by tantrums) Crossword Answer

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DEVELOPMENT (noun)
1. processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible
2. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
TERRIBLE (adjective)
1. causing fear or dread or terror
2. extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact

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