The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NETTLING , but the solution may also be INFLAMING which is one of the most recent solution (2018 in Wall Street Journal).
Provoking crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NETTLING | 25 % | 8 |
| IRKING | 25 % | 6 |
| INFLAMING | 25 % | 9 |
| INCITING | 25 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Provoking
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- provocative
- agitative
- agitating
- teasing
- wreaking
- incitement
- hard-hitting
- incite
- excite
- thrilling
- exciting
- stimulating
Crossword Answer definitions
NETTLING verb- Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
- To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
- (ropemaking) A process, resembling splicing, by which two ropes are joined so as to form one rope.
- The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.
- The process of stinging somebody with nettles.
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