Vex Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 30, 2022 · 14-Across
Appeared in 25 New York Times Crosswords between March 1994 and October 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 30, 2022 · 14-Across · 4 letters
RILE0 of 4 letters revealed
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cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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