This clue—“Bristle”—has turned up before in crosswords, and the answers below are those that successfully solved it in prior instances, offering a strong reference point.
Answers:
- AWN
- WHISKER
- SETA
- HAIR
- THORN
Synonyms and Definitions
WHISKER
- Synonyms: bewhisker, hair, hairs-breadth, sensory hair, vibrissa
HAIR
- Synonyms: fuzz, haircloth, pilus, tomentum, whisker
THORN
- Synonyms: irritant, pricker, prickle, spikelet, spine, sticker