Crossword clue
Vexes crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Vexes”, from 4–11 letters. The most likely answer is ANNOYS.
Top answer
ANNOYS
6 letters · Irritates
All answers for “Vexes”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| IRKS | 4 | Irritates or wearies |
| BUGS | 4 | Informally, annoys |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| RILES | 5 | Makes angry |
| GALLS | 5 | Annoys intensely |
| MIFFS | 5 | Informally, puts out |
| ROILS | 5 | Stirs up or irritates |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ANNOYS Best match | 6 | Irritates |
| PEEVES | 6 | Irritates |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| BOTHERS | 7 | Gives trouble to |
| NETTLES | 7 | Irritates or provokes |
| NEEDLES | 7 | Provokes deliberately |
| PLAGUES | 7 | Troubles continually |
| PESTERS | 7 | Troubles with repeated requests |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| TROUBLES | 8 | Causes worry to |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| IRRITATES | 9 | Makes impatient or angry |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| EXASPERATES | 11 | Irritates intensely |
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What does “Vexes” mean?
The third-person singular of the verb 'vex': annoys, irritates or worries. Every answer needs to end in S to agree.
Solving tip
IRKS (4) and RILES (5) are the favourites in short slots; ANNOYS and PEEVES fit six. If the grid entry has no final S, the clue was probably 'Vex' or 'Vexed'.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Vexes"?
The most likely answer is ANNOYS (6 letters) — Irritates. Other common answers are IRKS (4), RILES (5), PEEVES (6), IRRITATES (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Vexes"?
Answers to "Vexes" range from 4–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.