The Clue
Annoys (5 letter answer)
The Answer
VEXES
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Notes
The answer VEXES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Harries
Irks
Irritates
Nettles
Peeves
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Definition
VEX as a verb:
1. (annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devil) = 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"
2. (worry, vex) = disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
3. (agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up) = change the arrangement or position of
4. subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty"
5. (perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound) = be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"