In an irritable mood Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 16, 2025 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 16, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 16, 2025 · 4-Down · 5 letters
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easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen"
adjective
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