The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word TWIT , but the solution may also be PEST which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Irritating sort crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TWIT | 50 % | 4 |
| PEST | 50 % | 4 |
Why may PEST be the right solution?
The word "pest" is commonly used to describe someone who is annoying or irritating, especially when they won't leave you alone. Therefore, it fits the clue "irritating sort" perfectly.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Irritating sort
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- annoyance
- pest
- nuisance
- inconvenience
- menace
- annoy
- frustration
- frustrating
- limit
- pain
- fretted
- infuriating
Crossword Answer definitions
TWIT noun- A reproach, gibe or taunt.
- A foolish or annoying person.
- A euphemism for "twat", a contemptible or stupid person.
- A person who twitters, i.e. chatters inanely (see usage notes).
- To reproach, blame; to ridicule or tease.
- To ignore or killfile (a user on a bulletin board system).
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