Irk Universal Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Irk” crossword clue is ANNOY (5 letters); other puzzles used VEX and PEEVE. We have seen this clue 11 times in New York Times and Universal and New York Times Midi and USA Today and New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on January 18, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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ANNOY: to be troublesome to.
Best answers for “Irk”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANNOY | 5 | Irk |
| 2 | VEX | 3 | Irk |
| 3 | PEEVE | 5 | Irk |
| 4 | ENRAGE | 6 | Irk immensely similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | October 14, 2026 | NETTLE | 44 Down |
| Universal | September 4, 2026 | RILE | 45 Across |
| Universal | August 22, 2026 | VEX | 59 Down |
| New York Times Midi | July 19, 2026 | VEX | 19 Across |
| Universal | May 12, 2026 | VEX | 42 Across |
| Universal | January 18, 2026 | ANNOY | 42 Across |
| New York Times | September 7, 2025 | PEEVE | 8 Down |
| Universal | May 10, 2025 | ANNOY | 2 Down |
| USA Today | December 22, 2024 | ANNOY | 45 Across |
| New York Times Mini | December 18, 2024 | ANNOY | 6 Across |
| New York Times | December 3, 2024 | PEEVE | 5 Down |
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Questions about the Irk Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Irk crossword clue?
ANNOY is the 5-letter answer to the “Irk” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Irk crossword clue last used?
In the Universal of January 18, 2026. We have seen it 11 times.
What are other possible answers to the Irk crossword clue?
Other puzzles used VEX and PEEVE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with ENRAGE (“Irk immensely”).