Crossword clue

“Perturbed”

This clue appeared as 52-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IRKED
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withD
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 6, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Perturbed” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 6, 2026 as 52-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Perturbed” clue?+

The answer is IRKED (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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