Crossword clue
Vex crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Vex”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is IRK.
Top answer
IRK
3 letters · Irritate or annoy
All answers for “Vex”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| IRK Best match | 3 | Irritate or annoy |
| BUG | 3 | Informal: annoy or bother |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| RILE | 4 | Make someone annoyed or angry |
| GALL | 4 | Make bitterly annoyed |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| ANNOY | 5 | Make slightly angry |
| UPSET | 5 | Make unhappy or annoyed |
| PEEVE | 5 | Annoy or irritate |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| BOTHER | 6 | Cause trouble to |
| PESTER | 6 | Trouble with repeated requests |
| NETTLE | 6 | Irritate or provoke |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| TROUBLE | 7 | Cause distress to |
| PERTURB | 7 | Make anxious or unsettled |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| IRRITATE | 8 | Make impatient or angry |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| FRUSTRATE | 9 | Cause feelings of annoyance |
| AGGRAVATE | 9 | Informal: annoy or exasperate |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| EXASPERATE | 10 | Irritate someone intensely |
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What does “Vex” mean?
A verb meaning to annoy, frustrate or worry someone. A vexed question is one much debated and difficult.
Solving tip
IRK and RILE are the most common short answers; also try ANNOY, BUG or NETTLE.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Vex"?
The most likely answer is IRK (3 letters) — Irritate or annoy. Other common answers are ANNOY (5), RILE (4), BOTHER (6), IRRITATE (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Vex"?
Answers to "Vex" range from 3–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.