Crossword clue

“Irritate”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
RANKLE
Letters6
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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Oct 18, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Irritate” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with R and ends with E.

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FAQ

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

The answer is RANKLE (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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