The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ANNOY , but the solution may also be VEX which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Be a thorn in the side of crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ANNOY | 33 % | 5 |
| IRK | 33 % | 3 |
| PESTER | 17 % | 6 |
| VEX | 17 % | 3 |
Why may VEX be the right solution?
"VEX" means to annoy or irritate someone, which is similar to being a thorn in someone's side. So, "VEX" is the right answer for the clue "Be a thorn in the side of."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Be a thorn in the side of
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Crossword Answer definitions
ANNOY noun- A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.
- That which causes such a feeling.
- To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
- To do something to upset or anger someone; to be troublesome.
- To molest; to harm; to injure.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result ANNOY
- Make hot under the collar
- Pester
- Slightly irritate
- Drive bonkers
- Bug
- Be on the back of
- Get under the collar of
- Be a pain in the neck
- Bother
- Irritate