Irritate Crossword Clue

We have the 5-letter answer for Irritate crossword clue, last seen in the Missing Letter Crossword January 8, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

Irritate Crossword Answer

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RANKLE

(6 letters)

VEX

(3 letters)

ROIL

(4 letters)

CHAFE

(5 letters)

RILE

(4 letters)

PEEVE

(5 letters)

IRK

(3 letters)

MIFF

(4 letters)

RUFFLE

(6 letters)

PIQUE

(5 letters)

NETTLE

(6 letters)

WEARON

(6 letters)

GRATE

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Hint 2: Clue Definition

IRRITATE (verb)
1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
2. excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

RANKLE
(6 letters)
VEX
(3 letters)
ROIL
(4 letters)
CHAFE
(5 letters)
RILE
(4 letters)
PEEVE
(5 letters)
IRK
(3 letters)
MIFF
(4 letters)
RUFFLE
(6 letters)
PIQUE
(5 letters)
NETTLE
(6 letters)
WEARON
(6 letters)
GRATE
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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