Irritate crossword clue

Answer
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PEEVE

PEEVE — the 5-letter solution to “Irritate”, entered at 14 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for September 04, 2026.

About this clue

“Irritate” appeared as 14 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 04, 2026, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 17 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 14, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
14 Across
Times seen
17

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • RILE4 letters
  • RANKLE6 letters
  • ANNOY5 letters
  • NETTLE6 letters
  • VEX3 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Irritate”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, September 4, 2026, the answer to “Irritate” is PEEVE — 5 letters, entered at 14 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: PEEVE, RILE, RANKLE, ANNOY, NETTLE, VEX. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with P.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.