Trouble persistently Crossword Clue

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Trouble persistently Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
2. assail or attack on all sides:

Hint 2: Clue Definition

TROUBLE (noun)
1. a source of difficulty
2. an effort that is inconvenient
TROUBLE (verb)
1. cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
2. disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

Hint 3: Anagram

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BEETS

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