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The Clue

Pique at its peak (3 letter answer)

The Answer

IRE

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Notes

The answer IRE is very common and appears about once every 27 puzzles.

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Definition

IRE as a noun:

1. (anger, choler, ire) = a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
2. (wrath, anger, ire, ira) = belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)