The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word IRKS , but the solution may also be TAXES which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Wears on crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| IRKS | 50 % | 4 |
| TAXES | 50 % | 5 |
Why may TAXES be the right solution?
"Tax" is a synonym for "wears on" in this context, as taxes can be a burden or wear down individuals financially.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Wears on
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- wear on
- wear out
- wear down
- wearing away
- wear away
- wearing
- wear thin
- worn down
- worn out
- worn off
- wearer
- well worn
Crossword Answer definitions
IRKS verb- To irritate; annoy; bother
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