The Clue
Irritates (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GALLS
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Notes
The answer GALLS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Annoys
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Definition
GALL as a noun:
1. (saddle sore, gall) = an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
2. a skin sore caused by chafing
3. abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
4. (resentment, bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour) = a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
5. (bile, gall) = a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
6. (crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness) = the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
GALL as a verb:
1. (chafe, gall, fret) = become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
2. (gall, irk) = irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit"