Stir up Crossword Clue

We have the 5-letter answer for Stir up crossword clue, last seen in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword August 30, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

Stir up Crossword Answer

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INCITE

(6 letters)

ROIL

(4 letters)

STOKE

(5 letters)

RILE

(4 letters)

AGITATE

(7 letters)

EXCITE

(6 letters)

AROUSE

(6 letters)

ROUSE

(5 letters)

AROUSE

(6 letters)

INCIE

(5 letters)

AGITATE

(7 letters)

FOMENT

(6 letters)

BREED

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. stop sleeping
2. cause to become awake or conscious

Hint 2: Clue Definition

STIR (verb)
1. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
2. affect emotionally
STIR (noun)
1. a rapid active commotion
2. a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

INCITE
(6 letters)
ROIL
(4 letters)
STOKE
(5 letters)
RILE
(4 letters)
AGITATE
(7 letters)
EXCITE
(6 letters)
AROUSE
(6 letters)
ROUSE
(5 letters)
Arouse
(6 letters)
INCIE
(5 letters)
Agitate
(7 letters)
FOMENT
(6 letters)
BREED
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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Down

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3. __ up __ down

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42. Throw cash around

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